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Little Palominos Head Start Center

W End Washington LCC Campus, Laredo, TX 78040
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2003
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About Little Palominos Head Start Center

Little Palominos Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 3, 2003, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM.

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

InfantsSchool-age

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
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Palominos Head Start 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).

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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 Palominos Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#823880
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  4. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “One caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing two children when guiding them to sit down on the carpet.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “Center did not notify parents immediately after two children were grabbed and pulled by caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026

  9. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

  2. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One out of six employee records evaluated had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023

  4. May 4, 2022InspectionNo 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 Little Palominos Head Start Center

Is Little Palominos Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 3, 2003.

When was Little Palominos Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Palominos Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 12 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 Little Palominos Head Start Center care for?

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

Does Little Palominos Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Palominos Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Palominos Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 722-9946 to ask.

What is Little Palominos Head Start Center's phone number?

(956) 722-9946.

Where is Little Palominos Head Start Center?

W End Washington LCC Campus, Laredo, TX 78040.

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