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Lil' Blooming Stars Learning Center

7321 SPRINGFIELD AVE, Laredo, TX 78041-2298

Operation number:
1661144
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:
57
License effective:
July 20, 2018
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567045042
Email:
lilblooming@hotmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for Lil' Blooming Stars Learning Center from August 23, 2021 through January 28, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 2, 2023 and involved attendance accountability.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Five later inspections, from May 10, 2023 through January 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78041

Compared to 31 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.9
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.16

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.

Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Official code
746.2605(1)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
746.2505(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Official code
746.2201(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Official code
746.4403(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(8)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed sleeping on restrictive devices. Caregivers did not move children from devices to their cribs as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected as caregivers moved children to their designated cribs upon being informed by CCR Inspector.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A toddler child was observed to be falling asleep inside a high chair device attached to a small chair during nap time. Child was leaning towards the front of the chair. Caregiver providing supervision did not move child until being informed. NOTE: Caregiver moved child and placed him in a sleeping cot during inspection.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2021
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