Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.08
- Local median
- 0.88
Poka Dots Day Care
503 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX 78045-6749
- Operation number:
- 1503518
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Webb
- Capacity:
- 147
- License effective:
- December 5, 2013
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9565681299
- Email:
- poka-dots12@hotmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Poka Dots Day Care from October 8, 2021 through September 5, 2025.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 5, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 78045
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 39%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
- Correction deadline
- September 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
- Official code
- 746.5537(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
- Official code
- 746.3501(6)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
- Correction deadline
- September 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
- Correction deadline
- November 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
- Official code
- 746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
- Correction deadline
- February 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
- Official code
- 746.3317(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
- Correction deadline
- February 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
- Official code
- 746.4311
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
- Correction deadline
- February 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
- Official code
- 746.5535(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 10, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
- Correction deadline
- October 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2405(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
- Correction deadline
- October 8, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 23, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)