Little Learners Academy
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78212 · Texas operation #1802238
Record summary
3 high-risk · 9 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 19, 2026.
2 of 9 citations were 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
- 605 E Dewey Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212
- Phone
- (210) 257-5538
- Website
- littlelearnersacademysa.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 31, 2025
- Director
- Valerie Benavides
- Programs
- Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
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
Aug 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 25, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.
State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"
Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection report was not available for inspection. The last recorded inspection was held on 9/17/2024.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care until children are released.
State rule 746.5202(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released"
Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not have information on how to support the children during the emergency.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: Three out of three infant feeding forms have not been reviewed and signed by the parents since 12/2025.
Corrected Jan 27, 2026, verified by the state Jan 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 13, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.
State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"
Inspector's note: At time of inspection a provisional caregiver was left alone with children, violating a condition on background. Note: This was corrected at inspection as caregiver was then removed from class.
Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: During inspection, an electrical outlet in a toddler class was not covered. This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 21, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jan 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 15, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk The operation's written policies must cover safe sleep for infants.
State rule 746.501(a)(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger"
Inspector's note: The Operational handbook didn't have a written Safe Sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation, and sheltering or lock-down procedures.
State rule 746.5202(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures"
Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan didn't specify how children will be evacuated for children under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 4, 2024: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: One of the four children files was missing authorization information, emergency contact address, school age permission and school information. One of the four children were missing special care statement. One of the four children was missing food allergy information.
Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified by the state Dec 21, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).
State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"
Inspector's note: One of the four employees was missing form 2985 at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 18, 2024, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. 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 Learners Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1802238.
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