4-r-kid's Learning Center
8602 ANGEL VALLEY ST, San Antonio, TX 78227 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Estrellita Lopez
- Phone
- (210) 667-4006
- Regulated since
- Jul 3, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1464500 · number 1788239
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 7, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy on the section on the parents rights needs the additional notification to "Provider's Guide to Parents Rights".
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Records & paperwork
Four out five children files reviewed were missing the health statment.
HHSC 746.603(a)(10) — Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were no feeding instructions for the infants enrolled in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
The children's product safety certificate has not been revise since 9/ 2023.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Safety & premises
The Pre-K playground did not have the required loose fill depth on or around the fall zones.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Other
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Mar 12, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has not appointed a qualified director to oversee the center.
HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-12. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 31, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A new toddler play structure was added to the playground and did not have loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
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Illness & medication
Three out of five children files that were reviewed did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
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Other
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff was present at the operation without an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There are two green handles on the preschool play structure that were broken.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Other
A new toddler play structure was added to the playground and did not have loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Illness & medication
Three out of five children files that were reviewed did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Five children under the age of two were using a tablet in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the tablet after being informed screen time could not be used for children under the age of two years.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-30.
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Safety & premises
Rocking equipment located on the outside play area did not have a use zone of six feet.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Safety & premises
Rocking equipment located on the outside play area did not have loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Other
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child was missing current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant did not have a current feeding instructions form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Other
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The mulch on the playground did not meet the required depth of six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-01. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The mulch on the playground did not meet the required depth of six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises
There were two children missing information on the emergency care.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other
Three children were missing information on the health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises
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