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Champions Christian Academy

4020 Santa Maria Ave, Laredo, TX 78041
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2022

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About

About Champions Christian Academy

Champions Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 29, 2022, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Champions Christian Academy 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 Champions Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1725289
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Feb 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

      “The electric smoke detection system was last tested on January 29, 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection was last conducted on September 23, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The health inspection was conducted on April 10, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “The operational policies did not have information in abuse and neglect, health checks, and vaccine preventable diseases for employees.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  2. Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The fire drill is being conducted monthly but the exit time is over 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The caterpillar did not have the 6ft of use zone all around and the caterpillar was broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  3. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Four files were evaluated. One file was missing the admission form, including emergency contacts.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Sanitation inspection was conducted on November 04th, 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Four children's records were reviewed. Four files were pending the health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “There were four classrooms being used during inspection. In the infant classroom, the activity plan did not have the date. In a second classroom, the activity plan was not for the current week.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There were three children in the infant class. The feeding instruction form for one child was not available for review. Two forms were last updated on August 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

  5. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Attendance records for two employees were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Last fire inspection was conducted and approved by the fire department on August 23, 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

  7. Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 7, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Feeding instructions for infants were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      “Four employee files were reviewed. Annual training for Director and one caregiver was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

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

      “Activity plans did not include outdoor activities. Activity plans for the current week were not posted in three out five classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Four children's files were evaluated. Two files were did not have an immunization record. Two files were pending updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Classroom caregiver was observed to step out of the classroom, leaving a group of 5 children unattended inside the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Diaper changing mat in infant classroom is torn. It has a two inch opening.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Diaper changing supplies were within children's reach in three classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      “Four employee files were reviewed. One employee was missing 10 hours of preservice training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

  10. Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Oct 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During inspection, one caregiver was observed supervising an infant group consisting of 5 children. The Specified Age Group was 0-11 months. Two caregivers are required to supervise the group. The second caregiver had stepped out of the classroom, leaving the child/caregiver ratio deficient. Note: It was corrected during inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

  2. Sep 30, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Trash can containing diapers was uncovered in infants' room. Trash cans in restroom used by children were uncovered.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Three individuals were observed supervising children in the infant, K2, and K4 classrooms did not have active, eligible background checks on file. Individual in the infant classroom was counted in child/caregiver ratio. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Individuals left the operation during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Two infants ages 7 months and 10 months were observed sleeping in bouncers. Note: Infants were moved to cribs during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

  3. Feb 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed their First Aid/CPR training 100 % online. The training did not included practice on manikins.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Four employee files were evaluated. Two records were pending the required employment affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “There was a slide in the outside playground, with a platform of 22 inches with no surfacing. Note: It was corrected during inspection by moving the slide to the area of the playground that has unitary surfacing.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Electrical outlets in two clasrroms were observed to be uncovered.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022

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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Questions about Champions Christian Academy

Is Champions Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 29, 2022.

When was Champions Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Champions Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Champions Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Champions Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Champions Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Champions Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 791-3020 to ask.

What is Champions Christian Academy's phone number?

(956) 791-3020.

Where is Champions Christian Academy?

4020 Santa Maria Ave, Laredo, TX 78041. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Learning Kingdom, 0.3 miles away.

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