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Little Smiles Day Care
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 508 CUPPLES RD # 5, San Antonio, TX 78237
County: Bexar County
Phone: (210) 434-7135
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 57 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 533650
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 26, 1998
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 11 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 9 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 6, Medium 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from July 12, 2022 to November 10, 2026, newest first: 17 visits and 21 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
November 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
February 18, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four of the infants did not have updated infant feeding instructions available for review.
June 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 1, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
September 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 18, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A can of paint was observed under the restroom cabinet of the toddler classroom accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2024 · Correction verified: June 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in the toddler classroom stated the children in the classroom were 2-3 years old when verifying the children were 18-24 months.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2024 · Correction verified: June 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the six children records didn't have updated immunization record on file.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2024 · Correction verified: June 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
No feeding schedule for the one infant was unavailable at inspection.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2024 · Correction verified: June 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the six staff had an expired CPR/First aid card expiring on 6.9.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
February 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2024 · Correction verified: February 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the toddler classroom the children were observed not washing hands after a diaper change. In the infant classroom a teacher was observed placing a child in the highchair for a cookie without washing the child's hands.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2024 · Correction verified: February 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver in the toddler classroom stated there were 12 children in care when there were actually 10 children in care.
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2024 · Correction verified: February 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed changing diapers with gloves without washing hands between each diaper change.
July 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio with eight children (4months-13 months) to one caregiver at the time of the walkthrough. This resulted in the caregiver being out of ratio by four children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned back into the classroom.
June 20, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two shelves in the toddler classroom were observed empty while children were waiting for diaper changes. NOTE: This was corrected when the shelves were filled with age apprpriate toys.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2023 · Correction verified: June 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A seven-month-old infant was observed inside the crib drinking from a baby bottle. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the child was taken out of the crib and held.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 4, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the six children files was missing immunization records.
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2023 · Correction verified: June 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A written plan to handle transportation emergencies was not available at the time.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A list of children being transported was unavailable for review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A trashcan in the toddler classroom was observed without a lid that contained dirty diapers that was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the trashcan was replaced.
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A toddler was observed in the dining hall walking around drinking from a baby bottle. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
August 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 12, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2022 · Correction verified: August 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of four children's files did not have a healthcare statement included in their file.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2022 · Correction verified: July 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Gas inspection is overdue as of 7/1/22.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2022 · Correction verified: July 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a plan set up. Operation is currently in process of gathering all required information.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2022 · Correction verified: July 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Monthly fire drills are not being conducted and documented as required. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are not checked monthly and documented as required.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.