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LITTLE DRAGONS SOUTHWEST

8502 OLD PEARSALL RD, San Antonio, TX 78252-2662

Operation number:
1763434
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:
44
License effective:
March 5, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7262538267
Email:
elvavaz03@yahoo.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 19 available inspections for LITTLE DRAGONS SOUTHWEST from February 7, 2023 through July 1, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

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
19

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 3 local median in 78252

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.21
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
37%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.29

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver lacked 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver's lacked first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
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: Staff training
Report finding
Director lacked one hour of training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1311(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A current fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The center did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted March 2025.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that poor judgement was used when a person was allowed access to children in care without proper identification verification.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was observed expired. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/2023.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children's records lacked health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A couple of dead rollie pollies were observed on the floor near the exit door. Note: Corrected at inspection when director cleaned up the area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A current menu was not posted. Note: Corrected at inspection when director printed out the menu and posted on the parent board.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The television was observed on in the infant room and toddler room. Note: Corrected at inspection when director turned off the television in both classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection it was observed that there was a dead roach on the floor, and spider webs on the sink counter. Dust was observed on the floor of the toddler restroom. In the school age room dust and dead insects were observed on the corner of the floor. The trash can in the prek room is being used to dispense food, did not have a lid, making the contents accessible to children. Dust and an old toilet paper roll were observed on the floor in the prek restroom. Note: Corrected at inspection when director cleaned the toddler restroom and prek restroom. Director cleaned the school age room and trash bag was replaced with a clean bag.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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 prek restroom did not have soap for children to wash there hands. Note: Corrected at inspection when director put a new bottle of soap in the restroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two electrical outlets were not covered with safety covers. Note: Corrected at inspection when director covered the outlets with safety covers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers lacked one hour of training in prevention, recognition and reporting child maltreatment.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of five children's records reviewed lacked emergency contact address.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's record lacked health statement.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 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
Two children's records lacked address for emergency contact.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policies lacked information on emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational policies information on handling medical emergencies.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Official code
746.501(a)(5)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During inspection it was observed that director had 20 children in the group. The ages range from 2-4 years old, and the specified age is 4, therefore director is over ratio.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
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: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed in classroom 1 that the window seal was observed with dust. The changing mat in classroom 1 had yellow stains on the mat. The restroom in classroom 1 was observed with dust and webs on the edge of the walls. The sink in classroom 1 was observed dirty. In classroom 1 it was observed that there was an a live insect crawling on the wall. In classroom 2 it was observed that there were webs on the corner of the walls, and by the fire extinguisher. It was observed in classroom 2 in the closet had dust, dead insects and trash observed on the floor. In classroom 2 it was observed that there were dead insects on the floor by the exit door. In classroom 3 it was the window seals were observed with dust. In classroom 3 it was observed that the vent was observed with dust.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The children were not served eating what the menu indicated, and substitutions were not recorded. Note: Corrected at inspection when the substitution was recorded on the menu.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)