Little Treasures Learning Center
3917 JAIME ZAPATA MEMORIAL HWY STE 4, LAREDO, TX 78043 4701Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Texas Rising Star rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Texas Rising Star Level 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Administrative
- Required Health Statement - Written, Dated Within Past Year, Indicates Child Is Physically Able to Participate in Operation's Child-care Program746.611(a)(1)
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- AP Initial Background Checks Submitted - At the Time You Hire Someone745.621(a)(2)
- Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available at Every Snack, Mealtime, and During and After Active Play746.3301(f)(1)
Feb 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children's Products- Annual Certification746.4135(b)