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Little Buddies Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $126
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Little Buddies Child Care Center
Little Buddies Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 3, 2016, for up to 34 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 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Buddies Child Care Center 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little Buddies Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1627357
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director did not have an active CPR/First Aid certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drill was last conducted on August 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last conducted on March 24, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.5537(b)(2) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
“The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last inspected on August 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced on July 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
May 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was last conducted on January 12, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies were missing information in the criteria used to determine extreme weather conditions, procedures for applying insect repellent and sunscreen, parent rights, how minimum standards will be accessed online, the HHS website, the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline, annual training on abuse and neglect for employees, and actions and procedures for abuse and neglect.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“Two toilets in the operation were observed to have a ring in the toilet bowl.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
May 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“Animal excrement was observed in outside playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Director is pending annual training hours in the following topics: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases; administering medications, understanding building and physical premises; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four children's files were reviewed. One file was pending an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Director was missing 21 hours of the required annual trarining.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were two knives on top of the kitchen's counter. Kitchen has a gate diving it from children's classroom. Gate was open. Children were observed to be sleeping in classroom adjacent to the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Written activity plan was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver did not know the number of children she was supervising. Children were observed sleeping in two different classrooms. One caregiver was supervising both groups of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Diaper changing mat was torn.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's products certification form was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector was last tested on February 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Mats used for naptime were observed to be numbered. Number/child assignment map was not available for review. Note: It was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Fire extinguishers' monthly inspection was last condcuted on February 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Fire inspection was last conducted on 05/03/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Monthly fire drills were last conducted on Februrary 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
“Parents were not notified in writing there would be a dog at the operation. A dog was present at the operation during inspection. The dog was inside a crate.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was last conducted on 04/29/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Trash cans in the restrooms used by children did not have lids. Garbage was accessible to children. There were chemicals on top of the sink in the restroom used by children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Buddies Child Care Center
Is Little Buddies Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 3, 2016.
When was Little Buddies Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Buddies Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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 Little Buddies Child Care Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Buddies Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Buddies Child Care Center'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 Little Buddies Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 726-3987 to ask.
What is Little Buddies Child Care Center's phone number?
(956) 726-3987.
Where is Little Buddies Child Care Center?
315 W Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041. The nearest other daycare we list is Mundo Magico Daycare & Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.