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Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo

4160 S Zapata Hwy Bldg A, Laredo, TX 78046
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2012

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About Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo

Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 18, 2012, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7:30 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Webb County has a median price of $126 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Webb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$126
Home daycare$115

Toddler

Center$119
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$105

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1355009
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 15 visits
  1. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 02/04/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

  2. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 12, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “Based on the information gathered during this investigation a caregiver was found to have neglected a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “A child was left unattended inside a transportation vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

      “Driver did not conduct a physical walk-through and visual check of the inside of the vehicle. Driver did not verify all children were accounted for when exiting the vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025

  5. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Children's Product Safety form was last certified on October 18, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

  2. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 14, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “Emergency Prepardness Plan was reviewed and missing the following: -The first responsibility of staff in an emergency evacuation or relocation -How children will be evacuated or relocated including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility -The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

      “Infant activity plan only includes one opportunity for outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “Gas leak inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “A sanitation inspection has not been conducted at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021

  5. Sep 14, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo

Is Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 18, 2012.

When was Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo care for?

125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 717-6001 to ask.

What is Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo's phone number?

(956) 717-6001.

Where is Carousel Learning Academy of Laredo?

4160 S Zapata Hwy Bldg A, Laredo, TX 78046.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).