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The Little Engine Learning Center

Child care center · 4122 AVENIDA PRIMA ST, San Antonio, TX 78233-6819 · License 1573396

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 106. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (384)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two staff did not have pre-service training availble for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
4 746.5207(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.
Yes
2 746.1329(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.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
3 746.501(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.
4 746.3317 - 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.
5 746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
4 746.3417(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.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three feeding schedules were not updated.
4 746.5307(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.
Yes
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.2409(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.
5 746.1203(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.
4 746.4751(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.
5 746.1205(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.
3 746.4751(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.
Yes
5 746.2401(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.
Yes
1 746.611(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.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 10 staff did not have the required traning hours on file.
5 746.4601(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the afterschool classroom was not mounted.
4 746.4907(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.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not properly secured.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
3 746.2421(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.
4 746.3415(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.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
3 746.3809 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two staff members did not have complete preservice on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
3 746.2421(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.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
5 746.5625(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.
5 746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
3 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.
4 746.3701(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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation for review.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not properly secured.
3 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.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation for review.
4 746.3701(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.
3 746.4751(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.
Yes
5 746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three feeding schedules were not updated.
4 746.5207(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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television in the afterschool classroom was not mounted.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two staff members did not have complete preservice on file.
4 746.3417(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.
3 746.2421(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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.1205(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.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
4 746.5307(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.
Yes
5 746.4601(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.
1 746.611(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.
5 746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
4 746.4907(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.
4 746.2409(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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
4 746.4751(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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
3 746.4135(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.
Yes
5 746.1203(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.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
4 746.3415(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.
5 746.2401(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.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
3 746.501(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.
2 746.1329(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.
4 746.3317 - 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.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Two staff did not have pre-service training availble for review.
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.3809 - 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.
Yes
3 746.2421(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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 out of 10 staff did not have the required traning hours on file.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
5 746.5625(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.
4 746.3417(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.
4 746.3317 - 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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
1 746.611(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.

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

Inspections (152)

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

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