Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
120
License effective:
September 29, 1986
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106741323
Email:
7633@lapetite.com
Website:
Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 71 available inspections for La Petite Academy Marbach from June 29, 2022 through July 28, 2026.
31 inspections recorded violations, with 76 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 2, 2026 and involved facility condition.
That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.
Two later inspections, from July 23, 2026 through July 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
71
18 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
76
16 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
51
11 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
11
Last 36 months
Local comparison
71 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 78227
Compared to 18 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.07
Local median
0.85
1.07This provider
0.85Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
38%
Local median
36%
38%This provider
36%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
44%
Local median
40%
44%This provider
40%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
11
Local average
2.39
11This provider
2.39Local 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 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
One crib had lots of debrie and stains on the crib sheet. The plexiglass was smeared. The other crib had paper rolls, and a balled up crib sheet. Pictures were taken of these findings.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(b) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Sanitize Each Crib
One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed was missing the health statement.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed during inspection was missing the emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out five children enrollment forms reviewed during the visit was missing information on the emergency medical attention section.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the toddler classroom was torn along one side of the seam. Corrected when the diaper changing mat was removed from the diaper changing table.
One caregiver had an expired CPR/1st aid certification since November 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not accumulate the required trainings with certificates for the year 2024-2025 period.
Correction status
Correction due by October 28, 2025
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
Five out of twelve staff files were reviewed. Two of the caregiver files were missing trainings on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials ,understanding building and physical premises safety, preventing and responding to emergencies, administering medication, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness.
Four out of ten children files were missing the health statement information.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation failed to follow the probation condition on ratios when several of the classrooms were out of ratio on a visit conducted by CCR on 9/9/2025 for inspection 4074769.
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages four months to twenty- one months was over ratio by three children, and the assistant director providing care to twenty-seven children ages two to five years old was over ratio by sixteen children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in both classrooms.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a pre-k classroom was not in control as majority of the children refused to nap and played on and around the cots.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a four year old child up by the arm and carried the same child by the arms to the other side of the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a four year old was separated for thirteen minutes.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a blanket was placed over a child's head by a caregiver while the child laid on the cot during naptime.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the pre-k classroom was out of ratio as there were twenty children to one caregiver with majority of the children were awake and were not asleep or laying down on their cots. As majority of the children were awake the ratio of one caregiver to 15 three year olds or one caregiver to 18 four year olds must be followed.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgement by failing to notify management of a child stating their arm hurt following a fall on the playground the caregiver again did not notify anyone when the child complained of arm pain again hours later.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver in the twos classroom was observed caring for twelve two year old children. NOTE: This was corrected when the director called parents to pick up their children. A preschool classroom caregiver was observed supervising twenty two three year old children by herself. NOTE: This was corrected as the director arrived and assigned the cook/caregiver to assist in that classroom. As the cook stepped away to finish lunch preparation, the director stepped in to supervise.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers in the infant and preschool classrooms gave incorrect number of children they supervised. The infant class caregiver said she had nine infant, when she only had eight. The preschool class caregiver had 22 when she said she had 23.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left alone, in a bathroom. Pictures were also received showing 4 toddler age children standing on tables.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 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: Other violations
Report finding
The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Official code
746.2403(6)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not use good judgment when she allowed a two year old child who had been left behind in an infant room, to stay in the infant room for 20 minutes. This disrupted the routine for the two year old child as well as the infants in care.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 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: Supervision
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for which resulted in a child being left behind in another classroom.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Two classrooms did have a number/child assignment map for the cots observed used by the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the map was created.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation's policies did not inlcude the instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection.
The director failure to comply with minimum standards when she allowed multiple classrooms out of ratio and placing child safety at risk. Corrected at inspection 2 more employess came in to work in the classrooms and the asst. director came to work. So the director was able to come out of the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the follow up inspection the first classroom had 30 children to 1 teacher and at 9:30 the director moved children to another classroom. In the infant room there were 8 infants 2 months to 11months and 2 children that were 1 year and 10 months and 1 year and 8 months and 2 teachers. Corrected at inspection the director separate the preschool children form the pre-k children and removed the 2 toddlers from the infant room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
They preschool children returned into the classroom from outside play and went straight to the table and started playing with toys. The children nor the teacher washed there hands.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
The after school classroom was observed over ratio by four children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, when the inspector notified the office manager who had completed the bus runs to assist in the after school classroom.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection, while the director, assistant director, and office manager were out to lunch, the caregivers supervising children during naptime, did not know who was left in charge, nor for how long.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Official code
746.1013(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the three children's immunization records remain to be submitted. One of the two children's healthcare statements remain to be submitted.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Re cited-Four of the four employees still have not had an employment affidavit added to their employment file.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
An employee was working in the toddler classroom with no background check. This was corrected during inspection when that employee was sent home and advised could not return until it is returned cleared. Director submitted background check while inspector in office.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 4, 2023
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
The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months.
During the investigation, it has been determined that the staff did not display good judgment and self control while children were in care when a caregiver confronted another caregiver resulting in a verbal altercation in front of children in care.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The classrooms had cots that were put to close together and the children would need to cross over other children to get out.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Official code
746.2909(4)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The previous inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The new inspection form was printed and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of six personnel staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid First Aid training.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2022
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then.