The Little Engine Learning Center
4122 AVENIDA PRIMA ST, San Antonio, TX 78233 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 106
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tawnya Sanford
- Phone
- (210) 653-7545
- Regulated since
- Jul 1, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1186978 · number 1573396
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 18 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-13.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Staff background & training
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
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 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Other Serious
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Other
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Safety & premises
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Other
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Illness & medication
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-19.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-19.
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Other
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Food & allergies
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Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
HHSC 746.5007(b) — Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Other Serious
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Jul 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Other
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Other Serious
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
HHSC 746.5007(b) — Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Other
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Other
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-26.
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Illness & medication
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Other
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Other Serious
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