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Little Oaks Discovery School

12134 BANDERA RD, Helotes, TX 78023-4112

Operation number:
1802149
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:
204
License effective:
March 17, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2102513363
Email:
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 11 available inspections for Little Oaks Discovery School from September 10, 2024 through March 11, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78023

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three classrooms had napping children placed in front of entrance and exiits doors. *This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were moved away from the doors.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During an investigation, mold was found growing on the ceiling in an infant classroom and has not been removed.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the door between the kitchen area and the laundry room was damaged, posing as risk of injury to children in care. Also identified during the investigation was mold growing on the ceiling in an infant classroom.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2024.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
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
Monthly inspections of the sprinklers have not been completed. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when it was discussed what should be done/looked for and all fire extinguishers were inspected.
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
On a playground with the highest designated playsurface measuring four feet 2 and 9/16 inches, the loose fill was not installed to the required six inches.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
On a playground with the highest designated play surface measuring five feet 4 inches, the loose fill was not installed to the required depth of nine inches.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)