Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
112
License effective:
May 31, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2109089915
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 49 available inspections for Little Hands Playschool from November 9, 2021 through July 16, 2026.
18 inspections recorded violations, with 48 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 22, 2025 through July 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
49
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
48
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
45
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
4
Last 36 months
Local comparison
49 total inspections vs 19 local median in 78218
Compared to 13 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.98
Local median
0.59
0.98This provider
0.59Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
37%
Local median
23%
37%This provider
23%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
37%
Local median
32%
37%This provider
32%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
4
Local average
1.62
4This provider
1.62Local average
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
One of ten caregivers was not current on CPR/First Aid.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three of ten staff files were missing the notarized employment affidavit. One of ten staff files was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of four children's files did not have an address listed for their emergency contact. One of four children's files did not have an admission date for child.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of four children'a files did not include an up-to-date immunization record.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation was using a van to transport children in care that was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident of a child left unsupervised on a transportation vehicle for an undetermined amount of time.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of a child that their child had been left unattended in the transportation vehicle for an undetermined amount of time.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver failed to provide proper supervision to a group of children in her care during transportation from school to the child care facility resulting in a child being left behind in the transportation vehicle unattended for an undetermined amount of time when the other children ran ahead into the operation without waiting to be counted or for a name to face to be conducted.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not conduct the required safety precautions to ensure no child remained on a transportation vehicle upon arrival at the child care facility.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The assistant director had completed the playground maintenance checklist for the day, and had left several hazards out accessible to children.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no fire inspection available for review. The director was not able to provide verification that it was completed.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three of the four fire extinguishers in the operation had not been serviced in over one year. Two had last service date of May/2022 and the third has been serviced in November/2022.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Several areas of the operation was observed to be dirty and unsanitary .
Correction deadline
January 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 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: Staff training
Report finding
One of fourteen employees did not have current certification for CPR/First Aid.
Correction deadline
January 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have verification of current transportation training on file. One of fourteen employees had verification of only 10 of the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Lunch had been prepared and left cooling on stove uncovered for over an hour; it was then served to children during lunchtime. An unopened gallon of milk was found in refrigerator with the expiration date of 11/29/23. This was corrected during inspection as the milk was thrown out.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
The restrooms had toilet brushes and a plunger accessible to small children. This was corrected during inspection when the items were moved and made inaccessible to children.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of ten children's files did not contain a current and up-to-date immunization record.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
At the time of inspection both caregivers in the prek room did not know how many children were in her care. She stated there were 13 children in her care when there were 12.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
In the Two/Three year old Classroom a caregiver's purse was noted on top of a desk at reach of children. Note: Caregiver immediately locked her purse in a locked cabinet.
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
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee present during the inspection was put inactive background check status in 11/2021. Individual did not have an eligibility status and was present in the operation.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 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
Two caregivers did not have a their current First Aid/CPR on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two infants were obsereved lanyard on attached to them as they slept. This corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the lanyards attached to the sleeping infants.
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
Rodent feces was found in multiple classrooms, including the school-age and two-year-old classrooms. Rodent feces were also found in the kitchen closet. The school-age restroom had not been adequately cleaned and had a strong order of urine.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The toys and furniture in the infant and two-year-old classroom were soiled and had not been properly cleaned. A rug in the school-age classroom had been chewed up in multiple places by rodents. The outside infant toys were soiled with dirt, torn, and had standing water.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
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
Mouse traps and an open trash bin were observed in the school-age classroom assessable to children.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
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
The loose-fill on the playground did not meet the proper depth, and grass was seen growing over the loose-fill.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
During an inspection November 19, 2021 it was proven two caregivers had not received their orientation training and been at the operation since September 7, 2021
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1303(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During an inspection on November 19, 2021 it was proven two caregivers who hired in the September 2021 did not receive their orientation training.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The director failed to ensure the staff were adequately trained in their daily duties and failed to respond appropriately to children becoming injured in care.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Operation failed to contract emergency services when four children came into contact with a chemical cleaner, which caused a severe reaction.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3607(1) - Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
Official code
746.3607(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation failed to follow the directions on the label for a chemical cleaner and did not wipe down the surface before children entered the room, resulting in four toddlers needing medical attention.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3429(b) - Pest Extermination in Areas Where Children Present Treated Only if Allowed on Label
Official code
746.3429(b)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to notify the parents of children who required medical attention. The incident occurred at 9:00 am, and the parents found out about the incident when they picked up their children.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3607(3) - Critical Injury - Contact Parent
Official code
746.3607(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Staff failed to remove the chemical cleaner left on surfaces within the operation resulting in four children becoming exposed to the cleaner and needing medical attention.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Neglect occurred when four toddlers were exposed to a chemical cleaner resulting in a severe reaction, and emergency services were not sought.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During the course of the investigation it was proven two caregivers used bad judgment by having a verbal altercation with profanity in front of children.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of the investigation it was proven the operation has infestation of Rats. Rat Exerment was seen in classrooms staff confirmed seeing rats during operating hours.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
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: Other violations
Report finding
Based on interviews with staff and observation of the operation confirms rodent feces present in the classrooms. Rodent feces was seen in vicinity of furniture and children's toys.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment