Poka Dots Day Care
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503 Shiloh Dr, Laredo, TX 78045 · (956) 568-1299
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Texas HHSC operation #1503518 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026
Tuition & openings
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- Meals & late pickup fees
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When can my child start?
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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 careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Inspection record
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- 2026
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- 2025
- Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(3).
- 2024
- Sep 18, 2024 to Oct 2, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 2, 2024 inspection
- Oct 2, 2024 inspection
- Oct 2, 2024 inspection
- Oct 2, 2024 inspection
- Sep 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Corrected Sep 9, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Corrected Sep 9, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Corrected Sep 9, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- Sep 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
Corrected Sep 9, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- May 31, 2024 to Jul 11, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- May 31, 2024 inspection
- May 31, 2024 inspection
- May 31, 2024 inspection
- May 31, 2024 inspection
- May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- 2023
- Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Corrected Nov 5, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Corrected Nov 5, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Corrected Nov 5, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
- Sep 29, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
Corrected Nov 5, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
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- Mar 3, 2023 to Mar 3, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Mar 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 17, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5535(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- Feb 17, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5535(a)(1).
- Feb 17, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5535(a)(1).
- Feb 17, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
Corrected Feb 21, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5535(a)(1).
- 2022
- Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Corrected Oct 5, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Corrected Oct 5, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Corrected Oct 5, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- Oct 3, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
Corrected Oct 17, 2022, verified Oct 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
Corrected Oct 5, 2022, verified Nov 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- 2021
- Oct 14, 2021 to Oct 14, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 8, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Oct 8, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Oct 8, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Oct 8, 2021Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
Corrected Oct 8, 2021, verified Oct 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
Corrected Oct 29, 2021, verified Nov 23, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
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