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Y School Age @ la Vernia

27 serious, 4 minor findings across 29 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Sep 14, 2026.

249 S FM 1346, La Vernia, TX 78121 · (210) 924-2277

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 27 serious, 4 minor across 17 inspections and 12 investigations (29 visits). Most recent serious: Sep 14, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious27 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2015Full Permit

Practical3p–6:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 153

Texas HHSC operation #1547458 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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After-school careListed
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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.

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2026
Sep 14, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Three children diagnosed with a health condition who require life-saving medication did not have the forms available for review.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2653(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio
  The operation was out of ratio when there was one caregiver to 39 children.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were asked to wait in the hallway before moving to the cafeteria, were the children sat at the table and waited again to do the activity. The wait time was at least ten minutes long from the time they waited in the hallway until they were told to start the activity.
  Corrected Sep 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2002(9).
2025
Nov 25, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
  Three out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 15 training hours for the last full year of employment.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Operation and Program Director Annual Training-more than five years, management, supervision, leadership
  The program director is lacking management hours and Health and Safety training hours.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1311(e)(2).
Nov 25, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
  Three out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 15 training hours for the last full year of employment.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Operation and Program Director Annual Training-more than five years, management, supervision, leadership
  The program director is lacking management hours and Health and Safety training hours.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1311(e)(2).
Nov 25, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
  Three out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 15 training hours for the last full year of employment.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Operation and Program Director Annual Training-more than five years, management, supervision, leadership
  The program director is lacking management hours and Health and Safety training hours.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1311(e)(2).
Nov 25, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
  Three out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 15 training hours for the last full year of employment.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Operation and Program Director Annual Training-more than five years, management, supervision, leadership
  The program director is lacking management hours and Health and Safety training hours.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1311(e)(2).
Aug 26, 2025 to Oct 6, 20258 inspections
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2024
Nov 8, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  Recite: 6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 744.1309(d).
Nov 8, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  Recite: 6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 744.1309(d).
Nov 8, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  Recite: 6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 744.1309(d).
Nov 8, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  Recite: 6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Standard 744.1309(d).
Oct 23, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(d).
Oct 23, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(d).
Oct 23, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(d).
Oct 23, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
  6 out of 10 staff members did not have the required health and safety annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administrating medication, preventing and responding to emergencies to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1309(d).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
  The caregiver left in charge of the operation could not provide needed information during the inspection and was unaware of her responsibilities.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1013(b)(2).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
  The caregiver left in charge of the operation could not provide needed information during the inspection and was unaware of her responsibilities.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1013(b)(2).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
  The caregiver left in charge of the operation could not provide needed information during the inspection and was unaware of her responsibilities.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1013(b)(2).
Oct 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
  The caregiver left in charge of the operation could not provide needed information during the inspection and was unaware of her responsibilities.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1013(b)(2).
2023
Nov 15, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Snack documented on menus and served during inspection do not meet USDA food requirements for a two component snack, or nutritional requirements.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2401(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The current site director is not the director reported in CLASS. The site director has been changed reportedly since MArch of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
Nov 15, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The current site director is not the director reported in CLASS. The site director has been changed reportedly since MArch of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Snack documented on menus and served during inspection do not meet USDA food requirements for a two component snack, or nutritional requirements.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2401(b).
Nov 15, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The current site director is not the director reported in CLASS. The site director has been changed reportedly since MArch of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Snack documented on menus and served during inspection do not meet USDA food requirements for a two component snack, or nutritional requirements.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2401(b).
Nov 15, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Snack documented on menus and served during inspection do not meet USDA food requirements for a two component snack, or nutritional requirements.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2401(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The current site director is not the director reported in CLASS. The site director has been changed reportedly since MArch of 2023.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2023, verified Dec 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).

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Jul 26, 2023 to Jul 26, 20234 inspections
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Jan 11, 2022 to Dec 13, 20228 inspections
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