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Once Upon A Time Learning Center LLC

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 1, 2025.

2820 Santa Barbara St, Laredo, TX 78043 · (956) 462-7123

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 1, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2018Full Permit

Practical7a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 47

Texas HHSC operation #1679415 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jun 15, 2026 to Jun 15, 20264 inspections
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2025
Oct 2, 2025 to Nov 21, 202516 inspections
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Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  Infant daily reports were missing information on infant's mood and activities.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(4).
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  Infant daily reports were missing information on infant's mood and activities.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(4).
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  Infant daily reports were missing information on infant's mood and activities.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(4).
Oct 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
  Infant daily reports were missing information on infant's mood and activities.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431(4).
Jun 26, 2025 to Jun 26, 20254 inspections
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2024
Jun 28, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Three out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Jun 28, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Three out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Jun 28, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Three out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Jun 28, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Three out of six children records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
2023
Sep 22, 2023 to Sep 22, 20234 inspections
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Jun 29, 2023 to Jun 29, 20234 inspections
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2022
Aug 16, 2022 to Aug 16, 20224 inspections
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2021
Sep 20, 2021 to Sep 20, 20214 inspections
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- Sep 20, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection

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