FORENSIC PROVIDER RECORD

Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

ADDRESS603 SHILOH DR LAREDO TX 78045 6712
LOCATIONLAREDO · WEBB · TX
LICENSE STATUSactive
LICENSE NO.1367942 (active)
OPERATORMichelle Garcia

Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.

Regulatory record

Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.

  1. 2026-02-19 · VIOLATIONSerious

    The fire drill was conducted on October 2025.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  2. 2026-02-19 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  3. 2026-02-19 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  4. 2024-01-02 · VIOLATIONSerious

    One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 12 months to 17 months. Note: By the end of the inspection, there were two caregivers supervising the group of children.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  5. 2024-01-02 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  6. 2024-01-02 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  7. 2023-02-09 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Operational policies are pending the following information: enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes; promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity; procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; and preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  8. 2023-02-09 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  9. 2023-01-24 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Block fence surrounding the toddler playground is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Fence is not stable. There were 2 cleaning toilet bowl chemical bottles in the cabinets under the sink in two restrooms. Cabinets were not locked. Restrooms are used by children. Note: Chemicals were removed during inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  10. 2023-01-16 · VIOLATIONMinor

    Ten children's records were reviewed. Six records were pending the health statements.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  11. 2023-01-03 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Ten children's files were reviewed. Six children were pending updated immunization records. Note: Four children's updated immunization records were provided during inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  12. 2022-06-30 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Four infants were in a combined group with 10 additional children over the age 18 months, under the supervision of one caregiver, during opening of the center.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  13. 2022-06-30 · VIOLATIONCritical

    One toddler was observed to be sitting down on a high chair for longer than 20 minutes as a form of discipline.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  14. 2022-06-30 · VIOLATIONModerate

    A person authorized to pick up a child, by the child's parent, was not allowed to enter the operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  15. 2022-06-30 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Two infants sat on high chairs for longer than 15 minutes, during opening, while waiting for infant caregiver to arrive to the operation.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  16. 2022-06-30 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  17. 2022-06-20 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 01/04/2021.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  18. 2022-06-20 · VIOLATIONCritical

    Fire inspection was last conducted on 12/22/2020.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  19. 2022-06-20 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Fire extinguishers wer last serviced on December 2020.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  20. 2022-06-20 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Fire drills were last conducted on April 2022.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  21. 2022-06-20 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguishers inspections have not been conducted.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  22. 2022-06-20 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Smoke alarm was last inspected on 11/17/2020.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  23. 2022-06-20 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  24. 2021-11-19 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Ten children records were reviewed. Three records were missing updated immunization records. Note: it was corrected at inspection. Updated immunization records were provided by parents to operation during inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  25. 2021-11-19 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  26. 2021-11-09 · VIOLATIONModerate

    Activity plans were not posted in three classrooms. Note: it was corrected during inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  27. 2021-11-09 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  28. 2021-10-08 · VIOLATIONSerious

    There are two sinks in the infants' room. One is designated for hand washing and one for rinsing bottles. Sink for rinsing bottles was observed being used for hand washing. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  29. 2021-10-08 · VIOLATIONSerious

    After diaper change, caregiver and child were observed not washing their hands. Note: It was corrected at inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  30. 2021-10-08 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR
  31. 2021-08-24 · VIOLATIONSerious

    Infant classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. There were six children under supervision of one caregiver. The specified age of the children in the group is 12-17 months. Note: it was corrected at inspection.

    source: Texas HHSC CCR verify
  32. 2021-08-24 · INSPECTION
    source: Texas HHSC CCR

Operator context

Michelle Garcia operates 2 facilities; 0 carry a substantiated record.

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