Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.09
- Local median
- 0.78
Ms. Penguin's Preschool
12309 SAGERIDER, San Antonio, TX 78254-2687
- Operation number:
- 1797431
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Bexar
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- April 4, 2025
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 5125579214
- Email:
- mspenguins@outlook.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Ms. Penguin's Preschool from September 26, 2024 through May 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 20
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 6 local median in 78254
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.28
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 8 recorded violations.
September 26, 2024December 5, 2024March 6, 2025October 22, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 26, 2024October 22, 2025April 28, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 26, 2024October 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 747.3203(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 747.2811
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 747.1503(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
- Official code
- 747.301(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.
- Correction deadline
- October 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
- Official code
- 747.3701(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.
- Correction deadline
- October 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
- Official code
- 747.4403(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.
- Correction deadline
- October 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
- Official code
- 747.4607(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.
- Correction deadline
- October 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
- Official code
- 747.4403(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.
- Correction deadline
- October 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.1503(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
- 747.1503(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's records were missing mmunization records.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.
- Correction deadline
- March 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
- Official code
- 747.4403(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.3619
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.
- Correction deadline
- December 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 747.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.
- Correction deadline
- December 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.
- Correction deadline
- December 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 747.5115
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.
- Correction deadline
- December 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 20, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
- Official code
- 747.5337(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
- Official code
- 747.5331
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
- Official code
- 747.5111
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.
- Correction deadline
- September 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 747.3703(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was dog feces in the yard.
- Correction deadline
- September 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
- Official code
- 747.3701(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 747.3505(a)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.
- Correction deadline
- September 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)