ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Little Friends L.C. LLC

8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE B101-2-3, LAREDO, TX 78045

License #1692764 | Expires: Jan 13, 2020

Day Care Center
Type
91
Capacity
10
Inspections
24
Violations

Compliance Summary

4
Critical
11
Serious
8
Moderate
1
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Sep 23, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 17, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Aug 19, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Oct 23, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 10, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Aug 23, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Nov 14, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Jan 10, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 7, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 9
Dec 20, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4

Violation Details

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

Serious Corrected

Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

Moderate Corrected

One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.

Corrected: Sep 2, 2025

Serious Corrected

One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

Critical Corrected

Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

Corrected: Oct 10, 2024

Moderate Corrected

The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.

Corrected: Aug 30, 2024

Serious Corrected

Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.

Corrected: Nov 14, 2023

Serious Corrected

Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2023

Minor Corrected

Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.

Corrected: Jan 10, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.

Moderate Corrected

Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.

Moderate Corrected

Infant group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.

Serious Corrected

Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.

Critical Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.

Serious Corrected

Health environmental inspection was not available for review.

Serious Corrected

Garbage cans in classrooms were uncovered. They did not have a lid. Garbage was accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were inside a closet. It was unlocked. Closet is in school age classroom.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.