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La Petite Academy Beech Trail

6865 BEECH TRAIL DR, San Antonio, TX 78244-1878

Operation number:
234093- 684
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
150
License effective:
April 14, 1988
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106619718
Email:
7642@lapetite.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 60 available inspections for La Petite Academy Beech Trail from December 7, 2021 through April 30, 2026.

26 inspections recorded violations, with 49 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
60

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
49

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
40

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

60 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 78244

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.74

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.36

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The teacher was observed changing several children's diapers without washing their hands. This was corrected when another teacher washed the hands of the children that had their diaper changed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of eight infants were missing a monthly feeding schedule.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of ten children's record did not have a physician's information on the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Adult scissors were found in the 18?24-year-old room in a drawer that was not child proof. All fire extinguishers located in the classrooms were observed to have an accumulation of dust. This was corrected at inspection once the scissors were removed and all fire extinguishers were cleaned.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A wasp's nest with a wasp in it was seen on the playground under the roof of a playhouse. A nail was protruding out of a playhouse accessible to children located on the infant playground. A broken toy with sharp edges was accessible to children. NOTE: These 3 hazards were corrected at inspection when the assistant director called Pest control and scheduled for them to come out on today. The assistant director was able to screw the nail in from protruding out of the playhouse roof area. The assistant director removed the broken toy from the playground.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children in care have Epi Pens at the operation for food allergies, and no allergy emergency plans on file available for review during an inspection.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Seven of the 8 files reviewed during a follow up do not have health statements or their equivalents available for review during an inspection.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children in care have Epi Pens at the operation for food allergies, and no allergy emergency plans on file available for review during an inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
3 wasps nests were seen on the playground during an inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
During an inspection 1 child's Epi Pen is found to be expired.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
2 garbage cans in the Early Preschool classroom bathrooms were seen uncovered with garbage accessible to children. Note: this was corrected when lids were placed on the cans
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of 10 files reviewed do not have up to date immunization information available for review during an inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Eight of the 10 files reviewed do not have health statements or their equivalents available for review during an inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The permit holder has failed to adequately respond to work order requests submitted by the operation regarding the HVAC system not working properly. This failure to ensure that all classrooms in the building are kept at a consistent temperature has resulted in some classrooms being too cold in the winter and/or too hot in the summer for children in care.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Recited: Temperature measurements taken in three classrooms during the follow up inspection were lower than the city mandated lowest temperature allowed for child care facilities.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Official code
746.3407(10)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that the infant classroom was warm enough for infants in care. The classroom was observed to be very cold, with temperatures measured as low as 64.6⁰ F. Other classrooms measured within a degree of two of this temperature, and one classroom that was not in use at the time measured at 56.5⁰ F.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Official code
746.3407(10)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present at operation without an active background check. NOTE: Caregiver was sent home and told must not return until results are returned.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of ten children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child's forearm to stop them from grabbing plastic gloves used for serving snack and yanking them from their hand roughly.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of ten caregivers did not have verification of up-to-date CPR/FA certification.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A classroom for two year old children was observed with 12 children with one caregiver. The SAG in the classroom was two years. Note: this was corrected at inspection when a three year old child was bumped up to a preschool classroom.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A child was observed picking up and eating a food item from the trash pile on floor that was left by a caregiver. A trash can in a toddler classroom was observed without a cover
Correction deadline
April 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in the toddler classroom gave the incorrect number of children in class during naptime. Caregiver pulled the roster on the tablet and compared with the written list and found the error.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was using harsh methods of waking children from nap by lifting the cots there were laying on with her foot.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver changed an infant's diaper and released them without washing their hands when done. A caregiver did not ensure a toddler's hands were washed after changing their diaper.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The mulch was low at exits of slides and high activity areas. The director did not know when it was last spread/raked.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Each fire extinguishers in each of the two transportation vehicles did not indicate a service date in the tag.
Correction deadline
December 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation was 83 degrees at the time of the inspection due to AC malfunctioning since Tuesday 6/20.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Official code
746.3407(10)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed using aggressive tones with the children in her care.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver in the school age classroom was observed redirecting a child in a loud voice. The child was visibly upset during the occurrence.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation is impeding an investigation by refusing to release video footage taken the day of an alleged incident that is related to an open investigation.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Official code
HRC42.04412(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
There was no incident report created within the adequate timeframe and the parent was not given a written notification on the details of the incident.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver mistreated a child by pinching the child while in naptime causing a lesion.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was overdue as of 4/27/23.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers were not current with their CPR/First aid certifications.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of ten children's files did not have an immunization record in file. One of ten children's files did not have a signed health care statement from their physician. Two of ten children's files did not have the child's school information.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of ten children's files did not have a signed medical authorization.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a crying child roughly outside the classroom door and closed the door to the classroom leaving child alone in another classroom.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child in the Pre K classroom did not wash their hands after having diaper changed. Note: this was corrected when caregiver was told to ensure child washed their hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing annual training records: 4 of 19 employees did not have training records available for review. Four caregivers had not completed their required 24 hours for the 12 month period. The director had only 18 of 30 hours completed for her annual training.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During investigation, an employee (YG) was observed working as caregiver while background check remains pending. Director stated she has been working since Wednesday, 5/25/22. Employee was told to go home and must not return until background results are returned.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
While reviewing children's files, 2 of 6 records reviewed did not have immunization records or statement from parent saying they refuse to immunize in the child's record.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three tenured employees of 19 employees total, did not have current CPR/First aid certifications.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During investigation, it has been determined that yelling does occur at operation from caregivers towards children.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During investigation it was determined parents were not immediately notified of child's injury. Once an attempt was made to notify one parent, no additional attempts were made to contact second parent or anyone else when contact not achieved.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The last health inspection was conducted on 4/5/2021.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Official code
746.3401(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was last conducted on 3/17/2021.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on observation and interviews with staff the preschool and two year old classroom were out of ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on interviews with staff, children and documentation proves a caregivers used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a three year old by the arm and force them to sit down.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)