Lil Tikes Day Care Center
2710 Tortuga St, San Antonio, TX 78224
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
The inspection record is incomplete or awaiting details. Review the published findings and outstanding gaps below.
48 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
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Licensed capacity: 49 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- 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 subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
15 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.605(13) (4 visits); 746.3301(b) (4 visits); 746.4135(b) (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.5401 (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.201(1) (4 visits); 746.2415(b) (4 visits); 746.3407(8) (4 visits); 746.201(7) (4 visits); 746.2803(4) (4 visits); 746.801(11) (4 visits); 746.521(5)(A) (4 visits); 746.611(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.1203(3)(A) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State records correction during the inspection.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
83 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were 15 children combined in the front room. The age of the youngest child was five months and the age of the oldest child was three years. This was corrected at inspection when the infants went to their room.
State records correction during the inspection.
Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.
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.
Coverage is incomplete. Pending outcomes, unclassified citations, or missing report details must not be read as no findings. Check the state record.
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- 2026
- Aug 26, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were 15 children combined in the front room. The age of the youngest child was five months and the age of the oldest child was three years. This was corrected at inspection when the infants went to their room.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Infants and children were observed having screen time. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Aug 14, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket full of water was accessible to children waiting in line for the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Disenfectant spray was accessible to children waiting in line for the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when spray can was removed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(13).
- Aug 14, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Aug 14, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Aug 14, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Feb 26, 2026 to Feb 26, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the three children files was missing school age information. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time the children were provided one component (pudding) instead of two components.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the three children files was missing school age information. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time the children were provided one component (pudding) instead of two components.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the three children files was missing school age information. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time the children were provided one component (pudding) instead of two components.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the three children files was missing school age information. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
During snack time the children were provided one component (pudding) instead of two components.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- Feb 10, 2026 to Feb 11, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Report form was observed to have been last reviewed on 5.12.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One of the feeding schedules for a bottle-feeding infant was unavailable at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
At the time of inspection, the gas inspection was unavailable for review.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Report form was observed to have been last reviewed on 5.12.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
At the time of inspection, the gas inspection was unavailable for review.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One of the feeding schedules for a bottle-feeding infant was unavailable at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
At the time of inspection, the gas inspection was unavailable for review.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Report form was observed to have been last reviewed on 5.12.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One of the feeding schedules for a bottle-feeding infant was unavailable at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One of the feeding schedules for a bottle-feeding infant was unavailable at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Report form was observed to have been last reviewed on 5.12.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
At the time of inspection, the gas inspection was unavailable for review.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- Apr 7, 2025 to Apr 7, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio when the second caregiver left the room several times to open the front door throughout drop off. The specifed age group was 0-11 months and there were 7 infants present. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the infant classroom and child/caregiver ratio was back in compliance.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio when the second caregiver left the room several times to open the front door throughout drop off. The specifed age group was 0-11 months and there were 7 infants present. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the infant classroom and child/caregiver ratio was back in compliance.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio when the second caregiver left the room several times to open the front door throughout drop off. The specifed age group was 0-11 months and there were 7 infants present. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the infant classroom and child/caregiver ratio was back in compliance.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio when the second caregiver left the room several times to open the front door throughout drop off. The specifed age group was 0-11 months and there were 7 infants present. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the infant classroom and child/caregiver ratio was back in compliance.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Based on the evidence gathered, the operation was enforcing a policy regarding toilet-trained children, but this policy was not written in the center's operational policies when provided to parents at enrollment.
Correction verified May 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Based on the evidence gathered, the operation was enforcing a policy regarding toilet-trained children, but this policy was not written in the center's operational policies when provided to parents at enrollment.
Correction verified May 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Based on the evidence gathered, the operation was enforcing a policy regarding toilet-trained children, but this policy was not written in the center's operational policies when provided to parents at enrollment.
Correction verified May 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
Based on the evidence gathered, the operation was enforcing a policy regarding toilet-trained children, but this policy was not written in the center's operational policies when provided to parents at enrollment.
Correction verified May 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- Jan 22, 2025 to Jan 22, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under 12 months was observed asleep in a crib propped up with a boppy pillow and a blanket. This was corrected when the items were removed from the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under 12 months was observed asleep in a crib propped up with a boppy pillow and a blanket. This was corrected when the items were removed from the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under 12 months was observed asleep in a crib propped up with a boppy pillow and a blanket. This was corrected when the items were removed from the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant under 12 months was observed asleep in a crib propped up with a boppy pillow and a blanket. This was corrected when the items were removed from the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not follow proper health and safety practices when they asked the child to hold their wet pull-up during potty training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence gathered, parents were not allowed to visit their children at the daycare while their children participated in a holiday event.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use positive methods of redirection with a child during potty training. The caregiver had the child hold their wet pull-up while they placed a clean pull-up on the child.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not follow proper health and safety practices when they asked the child to hold their wet pull-up during potty training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence gathered, parents were not allowed to visit their children at the daycare while their children participated in a holiday event.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use positive methods of redirection with a child during potty training. The caregiver had the child hold their wet pull-up while they placed a clean pull-up on the child.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not follow proper health and safety practices when they asked the child to hold their wet pull-up during potty training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence gathered, parents were not allowed to visit their children at the daycare while their children participated in a holiday event.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use positive methods of redirection with a child during potty training. The caregiver had the child hold their wet pull-up while they placed a clean pull-up on the child.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- Nov 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use positive methods of redirection with a child during potty training. The caregiver had the child hold their wet pull-up while they placed a clean pull-up on the child.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not follow proper health and safety practices when they asked the child to hold their wet pull-up during potty training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the evidence gathered, parents were not allowed to visit their children at the daycare while their children participated in a holiday event.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(7).
- Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not have their current fire inspection report on file or available for review.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of the six children's files evalauted did not have a signed healthcare provider statement on file. The child had been enrolled over 12 months.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Parent right to receive HHSC's inspection report
Four out of the six children's files evaluated did not have signed Parent's Rights form.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(5)(A).
- Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of the six children's files evalauted did not have a signed healthcare provider statement on file. The child had been enrolled over 12 months.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not have their current fire inspection report on file or available for review.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Parent right to receive HHSC's inspection report
Four out of the six children's files evaluated did not have signed Parent's Rights form.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(5)(A).
- Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of the six children's files evalauted did not have a signed healthcare provider statement on file. The child had been enrolled over 12 months.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not have their current fire inspection report on file or available for review.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Parent right to receive HHSC's inspection report
Four out of the six children's files evaluated did not have signed Parent's Rights form.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(5)(A).
- Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of the six children's files evalauted did not have a signed healthcare provider statement on file. The child had been enrolled over 12 months.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not have their current fire inspection report on file or available for review.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Parent right to receive HHSC's inspection report
Four out of the six children's files evaluated did not have signed Parent's Rights form.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(5)(A).
- 2023
- Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
A caregiver was observed having to leave a classroom of preschool children unattended for less than minute to unlock the front door to receive children coming in for care. Caregiver was also put in charge of administrative/clerical duties as all employees present were responsible for supervising children in care. This was corrected when the director arrived at the center and took over admin duties.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
- Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
A caregiver was observed having to leave a classroom of preschool children unattended for less than minute to unlock the front door to receive children coming in for care. Caregiver was also put in charge of administrative/clerical duties as all employees present were responsible for supervising children in care. This was corrected when the director arrived at the center and took over admin duties.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
- Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
A caregiver was observed having to leave a classroom of preschool children unattended for less than minute to unlock the front door to receive children coming in for care. Caregiver was also put in charge of administrative/clerical duties as all employees present were responsible for supervising children in care. This was corrected when the director arrived at the center and took over admin duties.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
- Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
A caregiver was observed having to leave a classroom of preschool children unattended for less than minute to unlock the front door to receive children coming in for care. Caregiver was also put in charge of administrative/clerical duties as all employees present were responsible for supervising children in care. This was corrected when the director arrived at the center and took over admin duties.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(A).
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- Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A large bottle of homemade weed killer along with bottles of vinegar and dish soap were on the floor within children's reach as they walked to and from the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the solutions were moved from the area and made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing written procedures for the evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children during different types of emergency situations.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A large bottle of homemade weed killer along with bottles of vinegar and dish soap were on the floor within children's reach as they walked to and from the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the solutions were moved from the area and made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing written procedures for the evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children during different types of emergency situations.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A large bottle of homemade weed killer along with bottles of vinegar and dish soap were on the floor within children's reach as they walked to and from the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the solutions were moved from the area and made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing written procedures for the evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children during different types of emergency situations.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A large bottle of homemade weed killer along with bottles of vinegar and dish soap were on the floor within children's reach as they walked to and from the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the solutions were moved from the area and made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan is missing written procedures for the evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children during different types of emergency situations.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- 2022
- Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was observed caring for children. She completed fingerprints however the employee recently recieved notice that the fingerprints did not go through and they will have to be resubmitted.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Two children did not have signed healthcare provider statements on file after being enrolled for 12 months or more.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was observed caring for children. She completed fingerprints however the employee recently recieved notice that the fingerprints did not go through and they will have to be resubmitted.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Two children did not have signed healthcare provider statements on file after being enrolled for 12 months or more.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was observed caring for children. She completed fingerprints however the employee recently recieved notice that the fingerprints did not go through and they will have to be resubmitted.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Two children did not have signed healthcare provider statements on file after being enrolled for 12 months or more.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was observed caring for children. She completed fingerprints however the employee recently recieved notice that the fingerprints did not go through and they will have to be resubmitted.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Two children did not have signed healthcare provider statements on file after being enrolled for 12 months or more.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Jun 2, 2022 to Jun 15, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 15, 2022 inspection
- Jun 15, 2022 inspection
- Jun 15, 2022 inspection
- Jun 15, 2022 inspection
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2022 complaint investigation
- 2021
- Sep 24, 2021 to Sep 24, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 24, 2021 inspection
- Sep 24, 2021 inspection
- Sep 24, 2021 inspection
- Sep 24, 2021 inspection
- Sep 14, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire marshal inspection was conducted on 06/01/2019.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under 12 months old in care with one caregiver at 10:30am. At 10:50am a second caregiver came in to the infant room which placed the infant room in compliance with ratios.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was last conducted on 11/30/2018. Gas leak inspection was last done on 11/30/2018.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- Sep 14, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire marshal inspection was conducted on 06/01/2019.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was last conducted on 11/30/2018. Gas leak inspection was last done on 11/30/2018.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under 12 months old in care with one caregiver at 10:30am. At 10:50am a second caregiver came in to the infant room which placed the infant room in compliance with ratios.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Sep 14, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Most recent fire marshal inspection was conducted on 06/01/2019.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under 12 months old in care with one caregiver at 10:30am. At 10:50am a second caregiver came in to the infant room which placed the infant room in compliance with ratios.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was last conducted on 11/30/2018. Gas leak inspection was last done on 11/30/2018.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Mar 8, 2001
- Capacity
- 49 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Bexar
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2710 Tortuga St, San Antonio, TX 78224
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