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Circle School

217 PERSHING AVE, San Antonio, TX 78209-6601

Operation number:
12902
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:
85
License effective:
December 13, 1985
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108220461
Email:
peace@thecircleschool.org

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 17 available inspections for Circle School from October 1, 2021 through April 23, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in eight inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
17

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78209

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2
Local median
0.74

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
65%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
76%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.27

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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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
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
Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2025
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
When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 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
Official code
745.641
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Official code
746.4601(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
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
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .
Correction deadline
November 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of the investigation it was determined that an inappropriate incident occurred between students when the staff failed to properly supervise children in the restroom.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)