La Petite Academy Wurzbach
6522 WURZBACH RD, San Antonio, TX 78240 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Balderrama
- Phone
- (210) 684-5088
- Regulated since
- Feb 20, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94519 · number 31417- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 20 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have training certificates available for review that totaled the required 24 hours. The caregivers were missing training in required topics, such as; emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergies, building and physical premises, hazardous materials, child maltreatment, and shaken baby/safe sleep/SIDS/early childhood brain development,
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Staff background & training
The training certificates availabe for review did not total the required 30 hours of training. Training in required topics, such as; communicable diseases, food allergies, building and physical safety and hazardous materials. Additionaly the director is required to complete at least six hours of training in management related topics, but there was only 2.5 hours available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill is not insltalled to the required six-inches. The ground under the loose-fill is visiable in several locations in the play-structures use zones.
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 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, a child was left on the playground unsupervised for about 5 minutes. Note: After incident caregiver was reprimanded and was later terminated from employment.
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 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The investigation revealed that the care requirements for infants are not being adequately met. Specifically, it was observed that children's faces are not being cleaned properly, resulting in the accumulation of dried drool and nasal discharge.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Other
It was determined during the investigation that parents were not being notified of less serious injuries the same day that the injuries are occurring.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was heard yelling at the children in her care in an effort to get the children to sit down at the table.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two toilets, (one in the boys and one in the girls restroom) were observed to be out of service and needing repairs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children did not wash their hands before eating breakfast.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the boys children restroom, there was a bottle of cleaning solution under the sink accessible to children. *Noted: This was corrected during inspection when the solution was made inaccessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-23.
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Other
A black tower fan was observed sitting on top of a shelf.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill at the exit of the slides was not maintained at the required dept.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas inspection for review.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Other Serious
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed grabbing children by the arm and pulling them towards different areas of the room.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-19. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Other Serious
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The investigation determined that the facility was operating with an inadequate caregiver-to-child ratio, frequently during drop-off times.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The investigation revealed that the care requirements for toddlers are not being adequately met. Specifically, it was observed that children's faces are not being cleaned properly, resulting in the accumulation of dried drool and nasal discharge.
HHSC 746.2501(3) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Individual Attention
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other
It was determined during the investigation process that parents were not being notified of less serious injuries the day the injuries occur during pick-up.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined in a DFPS investigation that good judgement was not demonstrated when a caregiver did not count or do a name-to-face check to ensure that all children were accounted for after a door leading outside was opened.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Neglectful supervision occurred when a child was able to exit the classroom door. The child was able to get outside to the playground for approximately seven-eight minutes without being noticed by staff. Administration retrieved the child after a parent notified them that she was outside. The child was returned inside unharmed.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was compromised when a child was able to exit the classroom door to the playground. This resulted in the child being on the playground alone for approximately 7-8 minutes.
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 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined in a DFPS investigation that an incident that occurred 6/28/24 where a child was left unsupervised on a playground for seven-eight minutes was not reported in the required two day time frame. Incident was reported 7/1/2024.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined through a DFPS investigation that an incident that occurred 6/28/24 where a child was unsupervised on the playground for seven-eight minutes was not reported to parents until five days later on 7/2/24.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Illness & medication
It was determined through a DFPS investigation, after a child was left unsupervised for seven-eight minutes on the playground, an incident report was not created.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Other Serious
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two childrens files reviewed did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined during the investigation process proper supervision was not being practiced when children were on a playground 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 2024-02-06. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Three of the ten children's records did not include current immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Other
One of the ten files reviewed did not include medical facility information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Safety & premises
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include all required information for their listed emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Illness & medication
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The staff did not report an occurrence of a possible discipline and supervision issue.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-15. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver who was a transfer from another operation was inactivated when she went to new operation, therefore caregiver did not have a cleared background check under new operation. Note: Caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
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 2022-08-16. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Staff background & training
Caregiver did not have transportation training in the file.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-09-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children's records reviewed at the operation did not have a health statement. Three out of ten children's records did not have updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Illness & medication
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