Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
99
License effective:
February 20, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106845088
Email:
Not listed
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 40 available inspections for La Petite Academy Wurzbach from September 22, 2021 through August 12, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 1, 2024 and involved other violations.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
22 later inspections, from October 8, 2024 through August 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
40
7 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
33
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
25
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
3
Last 36 months
Local comparison
40 total inspections vs 23 local median in 78240
Compared to 25 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.82
Local median
0.82
0.82This provider
0.82Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
30%
Local median
30%
30%This provider
30%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
33%
Local median
36%
33%This provider
36%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
3
Local average
2.48
3This provider
2.48Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
The investigation revealed that the care requirements for infants are not being adequately met. Specifically, it was observed that children's faces are not being cleaned properly, resulting in the accumulation of dried drool and nasal discharge.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Two toilets, (one in the boys and one in the girls restroom) were observed to be out of service and needing repairs.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children did not wash their hands before eating breakfast.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A black tower fan was observed sitting on top of a shelf.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the boys children restroom, there was a bottle of cleaning solution under the sink accessible to children. *Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the solution was made inaccessible to children.
It was determined during the investigation process that parents were not being notified of less serious injuries the day the injuries occur during pick-up.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The investigation revealed that the care requirements for toddlers are not being adequately met. Specifically, it was observed that children's faces are not being cleaned properly, resulting in the accumulation of dried drool and nasal discharge.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2501(3) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Individual Attention
Official code
746.2501(3)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The investigation determined that the facility was operating with an inadequate caregiver-to-child ratio, frequently during drop-off times.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined through a DFPS investigation, after a child was left unsupervised for seven-eight minutes on the playground, an incident report was not created.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined in a DFPS investigation that good judgement was not demonstrated when a caregiver did not count or do a name-to-face check to ensure that all children were accounted for after a door leading outside was opened.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined in a DFPS investigation that an incident that occurred 6/28/24 where a child was left unsupervised on a playground for seven-eight minutes was not reported in the required two day time frame. Incident was reported 7/1/2024.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision was compromised when a child was able to exit the classroom door to the playground. This resulted in the child being on the playground alone for approximately 7-8 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
Neglectful supervision occurred when a child was able to exit the classroom door. The child was able to get outside to the playground for approximately seven-eight minutes without being noticed by staff. Administration retrieved the child after a parent notified them that she was outside. The child was returned inside unharmed.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was determined through a DFPS investigation that an incident that occurred 6/28/24 where a child was unsupervised on the playground for seven-eight minutes was not reported to parents until five days later on 7/2/24.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was determined during the investigation process proper supervision was not being practiced when children were on a playground unattended.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
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
One caregiver who was a transfer from another operation was inactivated when she went to new operation, therefore caregiver did not have a cleared background check under new operation. Note: Caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 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
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Caregiver did not have transportation training in the file.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Three out of ten children's records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Three out of ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.
A caregiver was observed stepping out of the classroom and entering the adjacent classroom, leaving the children in care unsupervised.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two feeding instructions were not updated monthly.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four out of ten children's records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Four out of ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of the Five Staff's Record reviewed did not include the required affidavit. Two out of the five staff's record reviewed did not include proof of education.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
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-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed out of ratio by caring for five younger infants. The minimum standard ratio for 0-11 month old is four to one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director stepped in the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children