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Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

603 Shiloh Dr, Laredo, TX 78045
licensed capacity
113
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2021

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About

About Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 7, 2021, for up to 113 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM

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
113 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 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 capacity113 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Poka Dots #2 Daycare and 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 Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
113 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1715632
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The fire drill was conducted on October 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “Carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were last inspected on October 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

  2. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Employee present at the operation did not have an active background check on file. Note: Employee left the operation during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was observed supervising 12 children ranging from ages 12 months to 17 months. Note: By the end of the inspection, there were two caregivers supervising the group of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

  9. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Ten children's files were reviewed. Six children were pending updated immunization records. Note: Four children's updated immunization records were provided during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      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

      “Ten children's records were reviewed. Six records were pending the health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Block fence surrounding the toddler playground is leaning towards the inside of the playground. Fence is not stable. There were 2 cleaning toilet bowl chemical bottles in the cabinets under the sink in two restrooms. Cabinets were not locked. Restrooms are used by children. Note: Chemicals were removed during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(13) - Written Operational Policies - Enrollment

      “Operational policies are pending the following information: enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes; promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity; procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, and access the HHSC website; information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; and preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023

  3. Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 01/04/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Fire extinguishers wer last serviced on December 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Four infants were in a combined group with 10 additional children over the age 18 months, under the supervision of one caregiver, during opening of the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 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 12/22/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(1) - Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually

      “Monthly carbon monoxide tests and monthly fire extinguishers inspections have not been conducted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills were last conducted on April 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

      “Smoke alarm was last inspected on 11/17/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022

  5. Jun 10, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “Two infants sat on high chairs for longer than 15 minutes, during opening, while waiting for infant caregiver to arrive to the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022

    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “A person authorized to pick up a child, by the child's parent, was not allowed to enter the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “One toddler was observed to be sitting down on a high chair for longer than 20 minutes as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022

  6. Nov 19, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Ten children records were reviewed. Three records were missing updated immunization records. Note: it was corrected at inspection. Updated immunization records were provided by parents to operation during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Activity plans were not posted in three classrooms. Note: it was corrected during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

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 Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center

Is Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 7, 2021.

When was Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 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 Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center care for?

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

Does Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 701-3073 to ask.

What is Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?

(956) 701-3073.

Where is Poka Dots #2 Daycare and Learning Center?

603 Shiloh Dr, Laredo, TX 78045. The nearest other daycare we list is Poka Dots Day Care, under 0.1 miles away.

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