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Once Upon A Time Learning Center

2820 Santa Barbara St, Laredo, TX 780435.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2018
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About Once Upon A Time Learning Center

Once Upon A Time Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 16, 2018, for up to 47 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
47 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 capacity47 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Once Upon A Time 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 Once Upon A Time Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1679415
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Operation was using formula milk longer than directions stated on formula can. Formula milk needs to be discarded within one hour after feeding begins, per formula instructions. Formula milk was offered to children for longer than one hour.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

      “Infant daily reports were missing information on infant's mood and activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  7. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  9. Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Aug 16, 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 Once Upon A Time Learning Center

Is Once Upon A Time Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 16, 2018.

When was Once Upon A Time Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Once Upon A Time Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Once Upon A Time Learning Center care for?

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

Does Once Upon A Time Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Once Upon A Time 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 Once Upon A Time Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 462-7123 to ask.

What is Once Upon A Time Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 462-7123.

Where is Once Upon A Time Learning Center?

2820 Santa Barbara St, Laredo, TX 78043. The nearest other daycare we list is My Little School of Minds, 0.2 miles away.

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