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St. Helena's Early Enrichment Pre-school

410 N MAIN ST, Boerne, TX 78006-2040

Operation number:
1353931
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kendall
Capacity:
56
License effective:
February 22, 2012
Hours:
07:30 AM-04:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8302498084
Email:
heather@sthelenas.net

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 13 available inspections for St. Helena's Early Enrichment Pre-school from December 14, 2021 through October 7, 2025.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 7, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
13

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78006

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.46
Local median
0.94

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
54%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
62%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.65

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
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
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
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: Other violations
Report finding
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Official code
746.305(a)(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
Official code
746.1505(3)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701