La Petite Academy Marbach

SAN ANTONIO, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Est. price$1,543/mo

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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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/27/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low1

2026

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. High risk10/7/2024

    HRC42.054 - Required Fees

    Fees have not been paid.

    Corrected 10/7/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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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