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La Petite Academy Eckhert

Child care center · 5718 ECKHERT RD, San Antonio, TX 78240-3900 · License 236382- 684

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 136. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (231)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a special care statement.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Individuals responsible for transportation did not have training certificates available for review in transportation totaling two hours.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five of the ten children's files reviewed did not include all necessary information for the emergency contact person listed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had an updated fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on August 6, 2024.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training certificates available for review in required topics: Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree fell on the playground (utilized by infants and toddlers), damaged the fence. The tree has not been removed and the fence has not been repaired.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Training certificates in required topics, such as; administering medication, hazardous materials, and food allergies were not available for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to evaluate a child's ear after being notified of a bead being inserted into the ear.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when he allowed a child to remain outdoors unsupervised.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was utilizing her personal device to text while in charge of supervising a group of children.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care as they were located in the cabinet beneath the diaper changing table with the child safety lock unlocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child safety lock was locked.
Yes
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Five of the ten children's records reviewed did not include physician or emergency-care facility information.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members did not have training certificates in required topics; administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous materials available for review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not document the monthly fire drills and carbon monoxide detectors test for the previous three months.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
5 746.1205(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
Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended outdoors for 21 seconds. The child was returned indoors, unharmed.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
After a diaper change, the caregiver was observe to not sanitize the changing table surface and was going to continue changing another child's diaper. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to sanitize the surface and reminded to sanitize between each diaper change.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a healthcare provider statement.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
After diapering, gloves were utilized, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after removing their gloves and was going to continue changing additional changing. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash their hands after removing gloves and in between each diaper change.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files available for rreview.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Six out of ten records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Six out of ten records did not have updated immunizations.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection was not conducted at the operation within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted was on 1/28/2020.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a Specified Age of 0-11 months, there were five children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected when the oldest child in the group was transitioned to the next room.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill on both active play spaces was observed to not be installed to the required depth of six inches around and under the play structures.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Parents were not notified of less serious injuries such as bites.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, in an infant room, the caregiver was observed to not assist the child to wash their hands and allowed to child to continue to play. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash the child's hands.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Six out of ten records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Six out of ten records did not have updated immunizations.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when he allowed a child to remain outdoors unsupervised.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care as they were located in the cabinet beneath the diaper changing table with the child safety lock unlocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child safety lock was locked.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Individuals responsible for transportation did not have training certificates available for review in transportation totaling two hours.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a special care statement.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection was not conducted at the operation within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted was on 1/28/2020.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill on both active play spaces was observed to not be installed to the required depth of six inches around and under the play structures.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training certificates available for review in required topics: Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files available for rreview.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Training certificates in required topics, such as; administering medication, hazardous materials, and food allergies were not available for review.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Five of the ten children's records reviewed did not include physician or emergency-care facility information.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members did not have training certificates in required topics; administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous materials available for review.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five of the ten children's files reviewed did not include all necessary information for the emergency contact person listed.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Parents were not notified of less serious injuries such as bites.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
After a diaper change, the caregiver was observe to not sanitize the changing table surface and was going to continue changing another child's diaper. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to sanitize the surface and reminded to sanitize between each diaper change.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a healthcare provider statement.
5 746.1205(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
Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended outdoors for 21 seconds. The child was returned indoors, unharmed.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was utilizing her personal device to text while in charge of supervising a group of children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to evaluate a child's ear after being notified of a bead being inserted into the ear.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not document the monthly fire drills and carbon monoxide detectors test for the previous three months.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree fell on the playground (utilized by infants and toddlers), damaged the fence. The tree has not been removed and the fence has not been repaired.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
After diapering, gloves were utilized, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after removing their gloves and was going to continue changing additional changing. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash their hands after removing gloves and in between each diaper change.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had an updated fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on August 6, 2024.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a Specified Age of 0-11 months, there were five children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected when the oldest child in the group was transitioned to the next room.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, in an infant room, the caregiver was observed to not assist the child to wash their hands and allowed to child to continue to play. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash the child's hands.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when he allowed a child to remain outdoors unsupervised.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a special care statement.
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
After diapering, gloves were utilized, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after removing their gloves and was going to continue changing additional changing. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash their hands after removing gloves and in between each diaper change.
Yes
5 746.1205(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
Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended outdoors for 21 seconds. The child was returned indoors, unharmed.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Five of the ten children's records reviewed did not include physician or emergency-care facility information.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A tree fell on the playground (utilized by infants and toddlers), damaged the fence. The tree has not been removed and the fence has not been repaired.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Six out of ten records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Six out of ten records did not have updated immunizations.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five of the ten children's files reviewed did not include all necessary information for the emergency contact person listed.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not document the monthly fire drills and carbon monoxide detectors test for the previous three months.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was utilizing her personal device to text while in charge of supervising a group of children.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Individuals responsible for transportation did not have training certificates available for review in transportation totaling two hours.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Training certificates in required topics, such as; administering medication, hazardous materials, and food allergies were not available for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a Specified Age of 0-11 months, there were five children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected when the oldest child in the group was transitioned to the next room.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
After a diaper change, the caregiver was observe to not sanitize the changing table surface and was going to continue changing another child's diaper. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to sanitize the surface and reminded to sanitize between each diaper change.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill on both active play spaces was observed to not be installed to the required depth of six inches around and under the play structures.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, in an infant room, the caregiver was observed to not assist the child to wash their hands and allowed to child to continue to play. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash the child's hands.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to evaluate a child's ear after being notified of a bead being inserted into the ear.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Yes
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Parents were not notified of less serious injuries such as bites.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care as they were located in the cabinet beneath the diaper changing table with the child safety lock unlocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child safety lock was locked.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a healthcare provider statement.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files available for rreview.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection was not conducted at the operation within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted was on 1/28/2020.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff members did not have training certificates in required topics; administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous materials available for review.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had an updated fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on August 6, 2024.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training certificates available for review in required topics: Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files available for rreview.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a Specified Age of 0-11 months, there were five children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected when the oldest child in the group was transitioned to the next room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A fire inspection was not conducted at the operation within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection was conducted was on 1/28/2020.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
After diapering, in an infant room, the caregiver was observed to not assist the child to wash their hands and allowed to child to continue to play. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash the child's hands.
Yes
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
After a diaper change, the caregiver was observe to not sanitize the changing table surface and was going to continue changing another child's diaper. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to sanitize the surface and reminded to sanitize between each diaper change.
Yes
4 746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
After diapering, gloves were utilized, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after removing their gloves and was going to continue changing additional changing. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash their hands after removing gloves and in between each diaper change.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to evaluate a child's ear after being notified of a bead being inserted into the ear.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Five of the ten children's records reviewed did not include physician or emergency-care facility information.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training certificates available for review in required topics: Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care as they were located in the cabinet beneath the diaper changing table with the child safety lock unlocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child safety lock was locked.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill on both active play spaces was observed to not be installed to the required depth of six inches around and under the play structures.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Five of the ten children's files reviewed did not include all necessary information for the emergency contact person listed.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a special care statement.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Individuals responsible for transportation did not have training certificates available for review in transportation totaling two hours.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (76)

76 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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