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The Little Engine Learning Center

4122 Avenida Prima St, San Antonio, TX 78233 · Bexar County (210) 653-7545 License #1573396 · first licensed Jul 1, 2016
35
inspections on file
40
recorded violations
6
health & safety class
Aug 13, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation

Records held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Inspection history for The Little Engine Learning Center
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Aug 13, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Feb 12, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited3Agency record
Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 5, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Mar 21, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Dec 16, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Dec 5, 2024ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 29, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 17, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 26, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Nov 8, 2023ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Oct 19, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited6Agency record
Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Sep 6, 2023ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jul 27, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 24, 2023ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Jul 12, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited7Agency record
Jan 13, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record
Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Oct 26, 2022ReportDeficiencies cited1Agency record
Oct 26, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Jul 26, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited4Agency record
Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Apr 7, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Mar 5, 2022ReportNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo deficiencies cited0Agency record
Dec 15, 2021InspectionDeficiencies cited2Agency record

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Aug 13, 2026Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“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.”

Corrected Aug 26, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.”

Corrected Aug 13, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

“Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.”

Corrected Aug 13, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection · 3 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

“One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.”

Corrected Feb 19, 2026
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

“One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.”

Corrected Feb 19, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Low
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

“Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”

Corrected Mar 4, 2026
Sep 5, 2025Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“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.”

Corrected Sep 5, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.”

Corrected Apr 4, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“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.”

Corrected Dec 16, 2024
Oct 29, 2024Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

“Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”

Corrected Nov 4, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“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.”

Corrected Sep 17, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“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.”

Corrected Mar 26, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.”

Corrected Apr 5, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

“Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.”

Corrected Mar 27, 2024
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

“Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.”

Corrected Mar 26, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium
HRC 42.04271 — Parent's Rights

“During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.”

Corrected Dec 8, 2023
Oct 19, 2023Inspection · 6 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.”

Corrected Oct 26, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

“The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.”

Corrected Oct 19, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

“The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.”

Corrected Nov 2, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

“The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it.”

Corrected Oct 19, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium
746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used

“The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.”

Corrected Oct 19, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.”

Corrected Oct 19, 2023
Jul 27, 2023Inspection · 1 deficiency cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5007(b) — Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked

“Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.”

Corrected Aug 7, 2023
Jul 24, 2023Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

“Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.”

Corrected Sep 21, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection · 7 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2023
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5007(b) — Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked

“Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.”

Corrected Jul 21, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“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.”

Corrected Jul 12, 2023
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

“The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.”

Corrected Jul 17, 2023
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

“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.”

Corrected Jul 17, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

“Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.”

Corrected Jul 19, 2023
Jan 13, 2023Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

“There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.”

Corrected Feb 10, 2023
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection

“A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021”

Corrected Feb 3, 2023
Oct 26, 2022Report · 1 deficiency cited
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

“The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.”

Corrected Dec 15, 2022
Jul 26, 2022Inspection · 4 deficiencies cited
StandardState weight: Medium
746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication”

Corrected Aug 5, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium
746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.”

Corrected Aug 5, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

“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.”

Corrected Jul 26, 2022
StandardState weight: Medium High
746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.”

Corrected Aug 5, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection · 2 deficiencies cited
Health & safetyState weight: High
746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

“There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.”

Corrected Dec 15, 2021
StandardState weight: Medium
746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.”

Corrected Dec 17, 2021

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