La Petite Academy Marbach
SAN ANTONIO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address8796 MARBACH RD SAN ANTONIO TX- 78227 2345
CitySAN ANTONIO, TX
CountyBEXAR
Phone2106741323
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity120
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 29, 1986
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High12
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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8796 MARBACH RD SAN ANTONIO TX- 78227 2345, SAN ANTONIO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/27/2026
- High4
- Medium-High10
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
2026
- Medium riskStandard 746.6051/27/2026
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out five children enrollment forms reviewed during the visit was missing information on the emergency medical attention section.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.35031/27/2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler classroom was torn along one side of the seam. Corrected when the diaper changing mat was removed from the diaper changing table.
Corrected at inspection - Low riskStandard 746.6111/27/2026
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
One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed was missing the health statement.
Corrected 2/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.6051/27/2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed during inspection was missing the emergency contacts.
Corrected 2/10/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 745.864111/25/2025
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation has failed to maintain the child-caregiver ratio logs for the month of October and November.
Corrected 12/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.6119/22/2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children files were missing the health statement information.
Corrected 10/6/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13159/22/2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver had an expired CPR/1st aid certification since November 2024.
Corrected 10/6/2025 - High riskStandard 745.86419/22/2025
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The operation failed to follow the probation condition on ratios when several of the classrooms were out of ratio on a visit conducted by CCR on 9/9/2025 for inspection 4074769.
Corrected 10/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.13099/22/2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five out of twelve staff files were reviewed. Two of the caregiver files were missing trainings on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials ,understanding building and physical premises safety, preventing and responding to emergencies, administering medication, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.13099/22/2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One caregiver did not accumulate the required trainings with certificates for the year 2024-2025 period.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16019/9/2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages four months to twenty- one months was over ratio by three children, and the assistant director providing care to twenty-seven children ages two to five years old was over ratio by sixteen children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in both classrooms.
Corrected 9/9/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37018/27/2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was a hard plastic pipe sticking out of the mulch on the preschool/school age playground.
Corrected 9/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34075/29/2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Several air vents had accumulated dust.
Corrected 6/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.24213/31/2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions were not updated.
Corrected 4/8/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 746.280312/5/2024
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a four year old was separated for thirteen minutes.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.120312/5/2024
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a pre-k classroom was not in control as majority of the children refused to nap and played on and around the cots.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - High riskStandard 746.100312/5/2024
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.290512/5/2024
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a blanket was placed over a child's head by a caregiver while the child laid on the cot during naptime.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.120312/5/2024
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a four year old child up by the arm and carried the same child by the arms to the other side of the classroom.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.160112/5/2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the pre-k classroom was out of ratio as there were twenty children to one caregiver with majority of the children were awake and were not asleep or laying down on their cots. As majority of the children were awake the ratio of one caregiver to 15 three year olds or one caregiver to 18 four year olds must be followed.
Corrected 1/3/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.130110/7/2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One out of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR training.
Corrected 11/7/2024 - High risk10/7/2024
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Fees have not been paid.
Corrected 10/7/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,543/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SAN ANTONIO, BEXAR County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 40
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