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Sat Learning Center and Pre-School

32 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 8, 2026.

3037 Avenue U, Hondo, TX 78861 · (830) 426-3862

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 8, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2021Full Permit

Practical7a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 161

Texas HHSC operation #1723658 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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Not confirmed

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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 careNot listed
Field tripsListed
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.

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
Apr 13, 2026 to Apr 13, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and they washed their hands.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash their hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and they washed their hands.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash their hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash their hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and they washed their hands.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and they washed their hands.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child did not wash their hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the child's hands were washed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3417(3).
2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking annual training in the topic of emergency preparedness, medication administration, food allergies, etc.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in the after-school room was not anchored.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The children's products annual certification was not completed. This was corrected at inspection when the certification was completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking annual training in the topic of emergency preparedness, medication administration, food allergies, etc.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in the after-school room was not anchored.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The children's products annual certification was not completed. This was corrected at inspection when the certification was completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The children's products annual certification was not completed. This was corrected at inspection when the certification was completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in the after-school room was not anchored.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking annual training in the topic of emergency preparedness, medication administration, food allergies, etc.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 30, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The children's products annual certification was not completed. This was corrected at inspection when the certification was completed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four out of four employee records evaluated were lacking annual training in the topic of emergency preparedness, medication administration, food allergies, etc.
  Corrected May 14, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  The television in the after-school room was not anchored.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
2024
Jul 22, 2024 to Jul 22, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
May 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
  The small playstructure with a slide did not have a 6 foot use zone. There was another structure within 5 feet of each other and they both required a 6 ft use zone. The climbing structure in the after school playground had another play item within the 6 foot use zone.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 746.4805(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The playground loose fill was observed to have dog feces.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children's immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
May 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children's immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
  The small playstructure with a slide did not have a 6 foot use zone. There was another structure within 5 feet of each other and they both required a 6 ft use zone. The climbing structure in the after school playground had another play item within the 6 foot use zone.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 746.4805(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The playground loose fill was observed to have dog feces.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
May 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The playground loose fill was observed to have dog feces.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children's immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
  The small playstructure with a slide did not have a 6 foot use zone. There was another structure within 5 feet of each other and they both required a 6 ft use zone. The climbing structure in the after school playground had another play item within the 6 foot use zone.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 746.4805(b).
May 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten children's immunizations reviewed needed to be updated.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The playground loose fill was observed to have dog feces.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
  The small playstructure with a slide did not have a 6 foot use zone. There was another structure within 5 feet of each other and they both required a 6 ft use zone. The climbing structure in the after school playground had another play item within the 6 foot use zone.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 746.4805(b).

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled with a child's name or a number. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a number system was created.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
May 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled with a child's name or a number. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a number system was created.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
May 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled with a child's name or a number. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a number system was created.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
May 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Nap mats were not labeled with a child's name or a number. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a number system was created.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
2022
Aug 24, 2022 to Sep 1, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Aug 24, 2022 inspection
- Aug 24, 2022 inspection
- Aug 24, 2022 inspection
- Aug 24, 2022 inspection
Aug 10, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was confirmed a bucket was used by children during school bus rides. CI: During 09/01/22 inspection no bucket was observed in the school bus.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Aug 10, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was confirmed a bucket was used by children during school bus rides. CI: During 09/01/22 inspection no bucket was observed in the school bus.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Aug 10, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was confirmed a bucket was used by children during school bus rides. CI: During 09/01/22 inspection no bucket was observed in the school bus.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Aug 10, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was confirmed a bucket was used by children during school bus rides. CI: During 09/01/22 inspection no bucket was observed in the school bus.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jun 15, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extingusher lacked a current servicing.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  Three out of three drivers lacked a current transportation training.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Five out of ten children's records lacked the special needs section.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Ten out of ten caregivers lacked a current SIDS training certificate.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jun 15, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extingusher lacked a current servicing.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  Three out of three drivers lacked a current transportation training.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Ten out of ten caregivers lacked a current SIDS training certificate.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Five out of ten children's records lacked the special needs section.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Jun 15, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extingusher lacked a current servicing.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  Three out of three drivers lacked a current transportation training.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Five out of ten children's records lacked the special needs section.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Ten out of ten caregivers lacked a current SIDS training certificate.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
Jun 15, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The fire extingusher lacked a current servicing.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Five out of ten children's records lacked the special needs section.
  Corrected Jun 22, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Ten out of ten caregivers lacked a current SIDS training certificate.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
  Three out of three drivers lacked a current transportation training.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
Feb 9, 2022 to Feb 9, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 9, 2022 inspection
- Feb 9, 2022 inspection
- Feb 9, 2022 inspection
- Feb 9, 2022 inspection
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The front and two middle playgrounds lacked the proper depth of loose fill under the structures with slides.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The front and two middle playgrounds lacked the proper depth of loose fill under the structures with slides.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The front and two middle playgrounds lacked the proper depth of loose fill under the structures with slides.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Jan 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The front and two middle playgrounds lacked the proper depth of loose fill under the structures with slides.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Jan 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).

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