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Sandy's Little Academy

24 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Nov 19, 2025.

2719 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy, Laredo, TX 78043 · (956) 774-7212

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Serious findings0 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Nov 19, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 33

Texas HHSC operation #1795300 · 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 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.

2025
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending health statements.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Four employee files were reviewed. Four files were pending affidavit 2912.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(4).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending health statements.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Four employee files were reviewed. Four files were pending affidavit 2912.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(4).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending health statements.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Four employee files were reviewed. Four files were pending affidavit 2912.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(4).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Four children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending health statements.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Four employee files were reviewed. Four files were pending affidavit 2912.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Dec 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(4).
May 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 03/07/2024.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was last updated on 04/10/2024.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 03/07/2024.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was last updated on 04/10/2024.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 03/07/2024.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was last updated on 04/10/2024.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 30, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's products certification form was last updated on 04/10/2024.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection was last conducted on 03/07/2024.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
2024
Oct 9, 2024 to Oct 9, 20244 inspections
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- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
- Oct 9, 2024 inspection
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The frill drill was conducted but not documented.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
  The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but documentation was not available.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(4).
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
  The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but documentation was not available.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The frill drill was conducted but not documented.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The frill drill was conducted but not documented.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
  The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but documentation was not available.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(4).
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
  The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but documentation was not available.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The frill drill was conducted but not documented.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
May 13, 2024 to Jul 11, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- Jul 11, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
- May 13, 2024 inspection
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  There was not outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  There was not outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  There was not outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
  There was not outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 20, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4301(a).

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