St. Helena's Early Enrichment Pre-school
410 N MAIN ST, Boerne, TX 78006 · Kendall County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-04:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Heather Dumais
- Phone
- (830) 249-8084
- Regulated since
- Feb 22, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 915997 · number 1353931
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Safety & premises
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of five caregiver files evaluated did not have a current first aid certificate on file.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Safety & premises
A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature on the plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed in the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed in the hallway and answered the front door, leaving ten 3-4 yr olds napping in the classroom unattended.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of January.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a metal canoe on the lower playground that had jagged points on the seat that could potentially cut a child's finger or hand. NOTE: A work order was submitted during the inspection to have the canoe removed.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Safety & premises
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Other
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Safety & premises
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Safety & premises
There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Other
Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Safety & premises
Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
HHSC 746.1505(3) — Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.
HHSC 746.1505(3) — Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-28. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Safety & premises
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-28. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Safety & premises
The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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