Little Learners Academy
605 E DEWEY PL, San Antonio, TX 78212 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Valerie Benavides
- Phone
- (210) 257-5538
- Regulated since
- Jan 31, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1486213 · number 1802238
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three out of three infant feeding forms have not been reviewed and signed by the parents since 12/2025.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Safety & premises
The most recent fire inspection report was not available for inspection. The last recorded inspection was held on 9/17/2024.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not have information on how to support the children during the emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-29. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Other
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At time of inspection a provisional caregiver was left alone with children, violating a condition on background. Note: This was corrected at inspection as caregiver was then removed from class.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Other
During inspection, an electrical outlet in a toddler class was not covered. This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Other Serious
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Operational handbook didn't have a written Safe Sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-15.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan didn't specify how children will be evacuated for children under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the four employees was missing form 2985 at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2024-12-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the four children files was missing authorization information, emergency contact address, school age permission and school information. One of the four children were missing special care statement. One of the four children was missing food allergy information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-21.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not specify a written policy with regards to promoting physical activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.