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Little Friends L.C. LLC

8002 SAN GABRIEL DR STE STE B101-2-3-114, Laredo, TX 78045-7144

Operation number:
1692764
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:
91
License effective:
January 13, 2020
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9562519826
Email:
littlefriendslearningcenter@outlook.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 12 available inspections for Little Friends L.C. LLC from December 20, 2021 through August 5, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved background screening.

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

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 78045

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.17
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
58%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The health inspection expired on July 14, 2026.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of seven records evaluated did not have the following trainings: hazardous materials and administering medication.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two diaper changing mats were observed to be torn.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed supervising 8 children ranging from ages 7 months to 18 months. Note: It was corrected during inspection.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Six month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant classroom and the toddler room have diaper changing tables. The classrooms do not have hand-washing sink.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Official code
746.4403(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six employee files were reviewed. Two employees were missing training in allergic reactions.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Six children's files were reviewed. Five files did not include health statement signed by health care professional.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
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
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing mat was had two holes of approximataly 1 inch in diameter.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in two classrooms.
Correction deadline
November 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six children's files were evaluated. One file was missing the required admission information.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Required monthly test for carbon monoxide detector, and monthly inpection of fire extinguishers have not been conducted since January 2022.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Small school bus used for transportation is not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employee observed supervising children did not have an active, eligible background check on file. Note: employee left the center during inspection.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
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 group of children was observed watching television. Note: it was corrected during inspection, by turning off the television.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Health environmental inspection was not available for review.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Carbon monoxide monthly test documentation was not available for review. Fire extinguishers' monthly inspections documentations was not available for review.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
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)