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Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center

3220 Ligarde St, Laredo, TX 780434.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2021

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About Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center

Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 5, 2021, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Characters Daycare & Learning 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.
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 Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1703276
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Six employee's files were reviewed. Three employee files were pending affidavit 2912.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “CPSC form was last completed on May 2025. Note: It was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Activity plan was not posted in two out of three classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Diaper changing supplies, including gloves were within children's reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

      “Infant daily reports were missing the following information: time slept, times and amount of food, infant's mood, and summary of activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

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

      “Trash cans in two restrooms did not have lids. Garbage was within children's reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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 Aug 21, 2025

  4. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “One caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active, eligible background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Two out of six employee records evaluated did not have an affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

  6. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

      “The lesson plan for the toddler, pre-k, and after school room did not have specific activities outlined.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Infants were observed not to be strapped in the bucket seats.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  8. Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

      “Electric Smoke Dectection system was last inspected on August 19, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Fire inspection was last conducted on August 20, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 13 month old child was observed in the same class as a 36 month old child. NOTE: This was corrected. 13m old child was moved to another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The Annual Health Inspection was last conducted on August 19, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 3, 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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Questions about Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center

Is Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 5, 2021.

When was Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Characters Daycare & Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 723-5439 to ask.

What is Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 723-5439.

Where is Little Characters Daycare & Learning Center?

3220 Ligarde St, Laredo, TX 78043. The nearest other daycare we list is Best Lil Schoolhouse Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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