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Little Palominos Head Start Center

W END WASHINGTON LCC CAMPUS, Laredo, TX 78040

Operation number:
823880
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:
64
License effective:
June 3, 2003
Hours:
07:45 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567229946
Email:
afoliveros@webbcountytx.gov
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 13 available inspections for Little Palominos Head Start Center from May 4, 2022 through August 14, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 16, 2026 and involved environmental health.

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
13

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78040

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.06

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: Environmental health
Report finding
Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing two children when guiding them to sit down on the carpet.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Center did not notify parents immediately after two children were grabbed and pulled by caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active background check.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2025
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 training
Report finding
One out of six employee records evaluated had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)