The Little Engine Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78233 ยท Texas operation #1573396
Record summary
9 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Aug 13, 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
- 4122 Avenida Prima St, San Antonio, TX 78233
- Phone
- (210) 653-7545
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 1, 2016
- Director
- Tawnya Sanford
- 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
Aug 13, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.
State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"
Inspector's note: The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.
Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026.
Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after outdoor activities.
State rule 746.3417(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities"
Inspector's note: Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 12, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"
Inspector's note: One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 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: One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.
State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"
Inspector's note: Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 5, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 21, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
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 of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified by the state Apr 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 30, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 16, 2024: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified by the state Dec 30, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 9, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 5, 2024: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 6 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: The Little Engine Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1573396.
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