Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.96
The Little Engine Learning Center
4122 AVENIDA PRIMA ST, San Antonio, TX 78233-6819
- Operation number:
- 1573396
- 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:
- 106
- License effective:
- July 1, 2016
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2106537545
- Email:
- littleenginelearningcenter@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 35 available inspections for The Little Engine Learning Center from December 15, 2021 through August 13, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 37 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 12, 2026 and involved staff training.
Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 35
- Recorded violations
- 37
- Higher-concern violations
- 25
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
35 total inspections vs 20 local median in 78233
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 41%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.86
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023September 5, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 19, 2023October 29, 2024March 21, 2025February 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 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
- Official code
- 746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
- Correction deadline
- April 4, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 7, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- December 16, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- November 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- September 17, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 25, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
- Official code
- 746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
- Correction deadline
- April 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
- Correction deadline
- March 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
- Official code
- 746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
- Correction deadline
- March 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
- Correction deadline
- December 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
- Official code
- HRC 42.04271
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
- Official code
- 746.3809
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
- Official code
- 746.4135(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 746.5307(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
- Correction deadline
- August 7, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
- Official code
- 746.5007(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
- Correction deadline
- September 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
- Official code
- 746.3317
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
- Official code
- 746.5625(c)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
- Correction deadline
- July 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
- Official code
- 746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
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
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
- Official code
- 746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
- Correction deadline
- July 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
- Official code
- 746.5007(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- February 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
- Correction deadline
- February 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
- Official code
- 746.2431
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
- Correction deadline
- August 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
- Official code
- 746.4751(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
- Correction deadline
- August 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 5, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
- Official code
- 746.2401(6)