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Prada Head Start Center

4 minor findings and nothing serious across 24 visits in the last 36 months.

490 S Hwy 83, Laredo, TX 78046

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2024

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Minor findings only0 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits).

Critical0 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2004Full Permit

Practical7:45a–3pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 53

Texas HHSC operation #835202 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 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 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
Mar 5, 2026 to Mar 5, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2026, verified Jan 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Apr 3, 2025 to Apr 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Mar 1, 2024 to Apr 10, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 1, 2024 complaint investigation

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 27, 2023 to Apr 27, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
- Apr 27, 2023 inspection
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One out of six employees was missing 11 annual hours, and the following trainings: administering medication, building safety, and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One out of six employees was missing 11 annual hours, and the following trainings: administering medication, building safety, and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One out of six employees was missing 11 annual hours, and the following trainings: administering medication, building safety, and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  One out of six employees was missing 11 annual hours, and the following trainings: administering medication, building safety, and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2023, verified Apr 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Mar 8, 2023 to Mar 8, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 8, 2023 inspection
- Mar 8, 2023 inspection
- Mar 8, 2023 inspection
- Mar 8, 2023 inspection
Feb 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, caregiver used inappropriate discipline as she grabbed a child by their ankles and wrist.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, caregiver used inappropriate discipline as she grabbed a child by their ankles and wrist.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, caregiver used inappropriate discipline as she grabbed a child by their ankles and wrist.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during this investigation, caregiver used inappropriate discipline as she grabbed a child by their ankles and wrist.
  Corrected Apr 14, 2023, verified Apr 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
2022
May 5, 2022 to May 5, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 5, 2022 inspection
- May 5, 2022 inspection
- May 5, 2022 inspection
- May 5, 2022 inspection

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