Little Friends L.C. LLC
Does Little Friends L.C. LLC have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 24 child-care citations for Little Friends L.C. LLC in LAREDO, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
- High
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
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.
Show 21 earlier citations
- High
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 High
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 High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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 High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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
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.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium
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
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
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
- Medium
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
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
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
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
- Medium
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.
- Low
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.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.