Little Cherub Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Helotes, TX 78023 · Texas operation #1523183
Record summary
1 high-risk · 7 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Apr 21, 2026.
1 of 7 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 12840 N. Fm 1560, Helotes, TX 78023
- Phone
- (210) 695-6320
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 26, 2014
- Director
- Pallavi Padala
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Apr 21, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.
State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"
Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher in the van was not secured in one of the vans.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state May 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: Two caregivers dd not have current CPR/First aid certifications that met requirements of hands-on skill based instruction.
Corrected May 5, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"
Inspector's note: The changing table pad in the twos room was observed to be ripped in a few places, making the pad absorbent and unable to be properly sanitized.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Slide use zones must not overlap.
State rule 746.4805(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap"
Inspector's note: The use zone of the slide structure and a climbing structure overlap one another.
Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.
State rule 746.631(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System"
Inspector's note: Only 29 of the 41 children in care were signed in for the day. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when arrival times were added to the sign in sheets.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 23, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 9, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: Three out of ten children records did not have current immunizations.
Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.
State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"
Inspector's note: Three out of ten children files were missing the health statement on their enrollment form.
Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 17, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Little Cherub Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1523183.
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