Little Friends L.C. LLC
Licensed Center in Laredo, Texas. License #1692764, issued January 13, 2020.
- Address
- 8002 San Gabriel Dr Ste Ste B101-2-3-114, Laredo, TX 78045
- Phone
- (956) 251-9826
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since April 6, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 15, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 3,848 standards at Little Friends L.C. LLC between December 20, 2021 and August 5, 2026 and recorded 26 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 358 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 331 | 3 |
| Personnel | 3 | 442 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 162 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 2 |
| Infants | 4 | 357 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 338 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 222 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 1 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 1 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 1 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 2 |
The table adds up to 3,803 of those standards. The remaining 45, including 13 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 12 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on August 5, 2026, and 26 citations.
- 5High
- 12Medium High
- 8Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 26. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High July 22, 2026 Correction verified August 5, 2026
745.621(a)(2): AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
- Medium High July 22, 2026 Correction verified August 5, 2026
746.3401(a): Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection expired on July 14, 2026.
- Medium High September 17, 2025 Correction verified September 23, 2025
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children with a specified age group of 12m to 17m. Note: Another caregiver stepped in the classroom and the room was within ratio.
- Medium August 19, 2025 Correction verified August 27, 2025
746.1309(e): Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
- Medium High August 19, 2025 Correction verified August 26, 2025
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
- Medium High October 10, 2024 Correction verified October 23, 2024
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
- High October 10, 2024 Correction verified October 23, 2024
746.2426(a)(1): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
- Medium August 23, 2024 Correction verified September 3, 2024
746.1309(e): Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
- Medium August 23, 2024 Correction verified October 9, 2024
746.4403(a): Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
- Medium High November 14, 2023 Correction verified November 15, 2023
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
- Low November 14, 2023 Correction verified January 10, 2024
746.611(a)(1): Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
- Medium High November 14, 2023 Correction verified November 15, 2023
746.3501(6): Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.
- Medium November 14, 2023 Correction verified November 15, 2023
746.2203(a): Written Activity Plans
Activity plans in four classrooms only included one opportunity for outdoor play. Activitiy plans in three classrooms did not include the dates and group names. Activity plan was not available for the school age classroom.
- Medium High December 7, 2022 Correction verified December 7, 2022
746.5537(a)(2): Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
- High December 7, 2022 Correction verified January 10, 2023
746.5625(a): Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
- High December 7, 2022 Correction verified January 10, 2023
746.5617(a)(2): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
List of the children being transported and emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not included in information carried in transportation vehicle. First aid kit was missing a thermometer. Note: Information was included in transportation binder during inspection.
- Medium December 7, 2022 Correction verified December 7, 2022
746.2207(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
- Medium December 7, 2022 Correction verified December 7, 2022
746.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
- Medium High December 7, 2022 Correction verified December 12, 2022
746.631(a): Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Child care operation sign in/sign out log was not maintainted, The last day it was completed was on 11/28/2022, and the sign out time was not documented.
- Medium High December 7, 2022 Correction verified December 20, 2022
746.4901(a): Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation has a step-2 Clubhouse Climber in the outside playground. The designated play surface has a height of 23 inches. The operation has turf grass, under the equipment.
- High December 7, 2022 Correction verified January 10, 2023
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
- Medium December 7, 2022 Correction verified January 10, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(F): Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Operational policies were pending information on a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play, local abuse and neglect organizations, hearing and vision requirements, updated immunization records, and field trips.
- Medium High December 20, 2021 Correction verified January 18, 2022
746.3401(a): Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
- Medium December 20, 2021 Correction verified January 18, 2022
746.2203(a): Written Activity Plans
Activity plans posted in one toddler classroom, and one pre-k classroom were for previous weeks. Activity plan in school age classroom was not available for review.
- Medium High December 20, 2021 Correction verified December 21, 2021
746.5537(a)(3): Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
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