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Little Palominos Head Start Center

12 critical, 4 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 23, 2026.

W End Washington Lcc Campus, Laredo, TX 78040 · (956) 722-9946

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Critical findings12 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 8 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 23, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2003Full Permit

Practical7:45a–3:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 64

Texas HHSC operation #823880 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 21, 20268 inspections
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- Aug 21, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
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Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children were observed not washing their hands before having snack.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified Aug 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
Apr 24, 2026 to Jun 25, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 25, 2026 inspection
- Jun 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 12, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 24, 2026 inspection
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Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  One caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing two children when guiding them to sit down on the carpet.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Center did not notify parents immediately after two children were grabbed and pulled by caregiver.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  One caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing two children when guiding them to sit down on the carpet.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Center did not notify parents immediately after two children were grabbed and pulled by caregiver.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  One caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing two children when guiding them to sit down on the carpet.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Center did not notify parents immediately after two children were grabbed and pulled by caregiver.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Center did not notify parents immediately after two children were grabbed and pulled by caregiver.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  One caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing two children when guiding them to sit down on the carpet.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Mar 4, 2026 to Mar 4, 20264 inspections
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2025
Apr 25, 2025 to Apr 25, 20254 inspections
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Apr 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active background check.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active background check.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active background check.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Apr 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was observed to be supervising children without an active background check.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
2024
Apr 11, 2024 to Apr 11, 20244 inspections
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Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
2022
May 4, 2022 to May 4, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 4, 2022 inspection
- May 4, 2022 inspection
- May 4, 2022 inspection
- May 4, 2022 inspection

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