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The Little Engine Learning Center
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: 4122 AVENIDA PRIMA ST, San Antonio, TX 78233
County: Bexar County
Phone: (210) 653-7545
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 106 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1573396
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 1, 2016
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 11, Medium 2, Low 1)
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 December 15, 2021 to August 13, 2026, newest first: 35 visits and 40 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.
August 13, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.
February 12, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2026 · Correction verified: February 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2026 · Correction verified: February 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2026 · Correction verified: February 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 5, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2025 · Correction verified: September 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch.
March 21, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2025 · Correction verified: April 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
December 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.
December 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 5, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
October 29, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2024 · Correction verified: November 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
September 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off.
July 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
November 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 8, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
October 19, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: October 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 26, 2023 · Correction verified: October 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
September 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 12, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 6, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
July 27, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2023 · Correction verified: August 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
July 24, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 21, 2023 · Correction verified: September 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
July 12, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2023 · Correction verified: July 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
January 13, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 3, 2023 · Correction verified: January 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
November 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 26, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
October 26, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
July 26, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the school age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed and posted one in the classroom.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
April 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 7, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 5, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
December 22, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2021 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2021 · Correction verified: December 17, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
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