A-2-z Learning Center
160 DARSON MARIE DR, San Antonio, TX 78226 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Patricia Sanchez
- Phone
- (210) 438-8850
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 465028 · number 984647
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 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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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 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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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 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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Apr 16, 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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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 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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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 4, 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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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 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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Dec 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 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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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 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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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 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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Jan 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 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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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 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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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During an investigation it was found the operation has rodent traps present that were not placed there by a pest control operator licensed by the Department of Agriculture.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During an investigation it was found the operation has rodent traps present that were not placed there by a pest control operator licensed by the Department of Agriculture.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 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 24, 2024 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 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2024 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 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have emergency plan in the file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have emergency plan in the file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The cook was present at the center without cleared notifications that person can be present. Note: The employee was sent home.
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 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was observed expired. The fire inspection expired 12/21/2022. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/21/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The cook was present at the center without cleared notifications that person can be present. Note: The employee was sent home.
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 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was observed expired. The fire inspection expired 12/21/2022. The last fire inspection was conducted on 12/21/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 7, 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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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 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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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Throughout the course of the investigation, information was obtained that caregiver places children in time out for ten minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Throughout the course of the investigation, information was obtained that a child was placed in time out in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Throughout the course of the investigation, information was obtained that caregiver places children in time out for ten minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Throughout the course of the investigation, information was obtained that a child was placed in time out in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 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 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 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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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The fire extinguisher was last serviced December 2020.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Records & paperwork
One staff file did not have a copy of High School Diploma or GED.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Records & paperwork
One staff file did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The fire extinguisher was last serviced December 2020.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Records & paperwork
One staff file did not have a copy of High School Diploma or GED.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-11.
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Records & paperwork
One staff file did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Safety & premises
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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.