Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.1
- Local median
- 1
Helotes Learning Center
12194 BANDERA RD, Helotes, TX 78023-4112
- Operation number:
- 1654693
- 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:
- 98
- License effective:
- December 15, 2017
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2103682531
- Email:
- info@heloteslc.com
- Website:
- www.heloteslearningcenter.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Helotes Learning Center from October 28, 2021 through May 28, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five 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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78023
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 44%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 70%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.82
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 31, 2023June 27, 2024June 11, 2025May 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 18, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(11)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
- Correction deadline
- March 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
- Correction deadline
- February 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations
- Correction deadline
- September 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
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
- 2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.
- Correction deadline
- September 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.
- Correction deadline
- September 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407(11)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
- Official code
- 746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.
- Correction deadline
- November 18, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
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)