The Little Engine Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
41 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 12, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- The Little Engine Learning Center
- License number
- 1573396
- Location
- 4122 AVENIDA PRIMA ST, San Antonio, TX 78233
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 41 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
150
Total Violations
Feb 12, 2026
Last Inspection
106
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (150)
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-04
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-04
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-19
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-27
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-27
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-27
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-08
The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-07
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-07
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-07
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-21
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-21
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-21
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-17
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-17
The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-17
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-17
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-19
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-03
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-15
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-05
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-17
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-17
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-17
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two staff members did not have complete preservice on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03
Two staff members did not have complete preservice on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03
Two staff members did not have complete preservice on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03
3 out of 10 staff did not have the required traning hours on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03
A television in the afterschool classroom was not mounted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
A child hands were not washed after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child's hand was washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
Staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
Two staff did not have pre-service training availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
The fire extinguisher was not properly secured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
Three feeding schedules were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
The staff files reviewed did not have a certificate to verify trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-10
A television in the afterschool classroom was not mounted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
Two staff did not have pre-service training availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
An employee did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the employee hand was washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
Staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
Three feeding schedules were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
A child hands were not washed after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child's hand was washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
The staff files reviewed did not have a certificate to verify trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-10
The fire extinguisher was not properly secured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
3 out of 10 staff did not have the required traning hours on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03
A television in the afterschool classroom was not mounted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
Two staff did not have pre-service training availble for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
An employee did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the employee hand was washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
Staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-09
Three feeding schedules were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
A child hands were not washed after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child's hand was washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
The staff files reviewed did not have a certificate to verify trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-10
3 out of 10 staff did not have the required traning hours on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-03
The fire extinguisher was not properly secured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06
An employee did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the employee hand was washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
During the course of the investigation it was determined that three classrooms were left unsupervised while staff attended to an urgent situation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
During the course of the investigation it was determined that three classrooms were left unsupervised while staff attended to an urgent situation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
During the course of the investigation it was determined that three classrooms were left unsupervised while staff attended to an urgent situation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02
A staff member with direct access to children was present at the operation without a background check status of Eligible, Eligible with Conditions, or Provisionally Eligible with Conditions. This was corrected at inspection when staff left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A staff member with direct access to children was present at the operation without a background check status of Eligible, Eligible with Conditions, or Provisionally Eligible with Conditions. This was corrected at inspection when staff left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A staff member with direct access to children was present at the operation without a background check status of Eligible, Eligible with Conditions, or Provisionally Eligible with Conditions. This was corrected at inspection when staff left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver in charge of children used a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver in charge of children used a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver in charge of children used a form of inappropriate discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Engine Learning Center's safety grade?
The Little Engine Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Little Engine Learning Center have?
The Little Engine Learning Center has 150 total violations on record, including 105 critical, 42 serious, and 3 minor.
When was The Little Engine Learning Center last inspected?
The Little Engine Learning Center was last inspected on February 12, 2026.