The Little Engine Learning Center
Does The Little Engine Learning Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 48 child-care citations for The Little Engine Learning Center in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 are recorded at the High level and 25 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off.
- High
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
- High
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
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- High
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
- High
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children.
- High
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the course of the investigation it was determined that three classrooms were left unsupervised while staff attended to an urgent situation.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not properly secured.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.
- Medium High
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
- Medium High
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
- Medium High
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
- Medium High
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
- Medium High
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
- Medium High
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
- Medium High
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
- Medium High
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
- Medium High
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the school age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed and posted one in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
An employee did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the employee hand was washed.
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two staff members did not have complete preservice on file.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child hands were not washed after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child's hand was washed.
- Medium High
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation for review.
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two staff did not have pre-service training availble for review.
- Medium High
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the afterschool classroom was not mounted.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
- Medium
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas.
- Medium
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
- Medium
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it.
- Medium
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
- Medium
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 10 staff did not have the required traning hours on file.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three feeding schedules were not updated.
- Medium Low
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The staff files reviewed did not have a certificate to verify trainings.
- Low
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
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
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