T.O.T.S. (Toddlers On Track for School)
249 Northpoint Dr, Laredo, TX
Little Hearts Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $126
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Little Hearts Child Development Center
Little Hearts Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 22, 2021, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth (0 Months) to 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Staff | Ongoing training, CPR and First Aid certification |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (video surveillance throughout building and playgrounds), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Private Pay, CCS, FEEA, and TEFA |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hearts Child Development 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 Hearts Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1722162
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 17 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1607 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers
“Two caregivers were observed supervising 37 children during naptime with a specified age group of 2 year olds. Room was out of ratio by 15 children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed to be supervising 6 infants ranging from 6 months to 14 months with a specified age of 0 months to 11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 2 children. Note: This was corrected at the time of inspection. Both infant classrooms combined.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four out of seven employee training records evaluated did not have the following trainings: abuse and neglect, SBS/SIDS/Child Development, communicable diseases, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The toilet seat in outdoor playground restroom was observed to be dusty.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed to be supervising 9 infants ranging from 6 months to 17 months with a specified age of 12 months to 17 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed supervising children without an active, eligible background check. Note: The caregiver left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The restrooms in the outdoor playground were observed to be dirty.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation failed to report the operation did not have running water to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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May 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Five out of eight children records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three out of eight children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The restrooms in the outdoor playground and the toddler room were observed to be dirty. Toilets were stained and there were spider webs in the sides of the restroom. The garbage cans were observed to not have a lid making its contents accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A caregiver was observed to be supervising children alone without a CPR/First Aid certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The steppingstones in the outdoor playground were observed to be broken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
May 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Parent was not notified immediately after an injury occurred that required immediate medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was observed supervising 6 children ranging from 14 months to 16 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can have with that specified age gorup is 5 children. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Additional caregiver went into the classroom during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver supervising 8 children. Specified age group was 12-17 months. The maximum number of children one caregiver can have with that specified age group number is 5 children. Note: It was corrected during inspection. Additional caregiver arrived during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“Fire inspection is pending corrections.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Eight children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There was a pre-k child in the infant classroom. Pre-k child is 24 months older than youngest infant present in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Eight children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Eight children's files were reviewed. Four files were pending updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
- Nov 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2022Visit3 rules cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Caregiver roughly grabbed a child by both arms, and used force to sit the child on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Toddler caregiver was observed leaving classroom unsupervised, to open the operation's door, while there was an additional staff member available to open the door.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“Caregiver was observed slapping a child's hand.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
Apr 29, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual sanitation inspection was last conducted on December 2020.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's products certification form was last completed on January 2021. Note: Recall list was reviewed during inspection and form was completed.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
“Day-care administrator’s credential renewal was not submitted to Child Care Regulation before its expiration date.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2022
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
“Hand sanitizer was used in a classroom for children ages 22 months - 3 years old prior to meal distribution.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Pre-service statement was not available for review for two caregivers present during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hearts Child Development Center
Is Little Hearts Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 22, 2021.
When was Little Hearts Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hearts Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 11 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Hearts Child Development Center care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hearts Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hearts Child Development 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 Hearts Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 267-8354 to ask.
What is Little Hearts Child Development Center's phone number?
(956) 267-8354.
Where is Little Hearts Child Development Center?
1521 Jacaman Rd, Laredo, TX 78041. The nearest other daycare we list is New Land Kindergarten, 0.2 miles away.