Little Treehouse Early Learning Center #3
5310 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 S, San Antonio, TX 78211 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Lopez
- Phone
- (210) 932-9282
- Regulated since
- Oct 26, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1350388 · number 1704594
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (3) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection posted was completed over 12 months ago.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25.
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Safety & premises
The fence in theToddler playground needs repair. The gate leading to the playground also needs repair.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, a large spider was observed on the Toddler playground equipment, creating a potenial safety concern for children.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other
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Apr 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregivers did not have the required trainings on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
A van used to transport children did not have the child safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Illness & medication
Two out of eight records reviewed did not have current immunizations on file at inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 10 month old child was observed asleep in a play yard with a boppy pillow. Corrected: The boppy pillow was immediately removed from the play yard.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Safety & premises
Several slats in the wooden fence in the playground were broken. There were several exposed nails due to the broken slats and the broken slats exposed areas that had broken items.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Other
A wading pool was observed not in use and empty but in reach of children.
HHSC 746.5013(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six out of the eight personnel training files evaluated were missing annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-30.
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Staff background & training
The director nor the assigned driver had current transportation safety training on file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Other
Two classrooms did not have a written activity plan/schedule posted in the classroom. This was corrected when the director printed the plan and posted them in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-04.
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Other
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of the eight children's files reviewed did not have signed proof parent recieved Parent Rights form.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Records & paperwork
One out of the eight personnel files evaluated did not have a notarized employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The oldest child in a group of children was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group. The youngest child was 4 months and the oldest was 4 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Other
Children under 2 years old were observed watching a movie. Children eating breakfast were also observed having screen time.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Other Serious
Based off information gathered, an infant has been left in a non-restrictive device for more than 15 minutes, multiple times.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based off evidence gathered, a caregiver has yelled at, grabbed, and hit children as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other Serious
Based off evidence gathered, young children have been expected to sit in chairs and/or remain inactive in the mornings for an inappropriately long period of time, sometimes up to 3 hours.
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 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers who transport children did not have current training in transportation safety.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers are lacking annual training hours. Two infant caregivers did not have current training in SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome/Early Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Staff background & training
One of the caregivers who transports children did not have current vehicle safety training on file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Safety & premises
Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a doctor's signature on their food allergy emergency plans.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Illness & medication
Three out of the six children's files evaluated did not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two caregivers did not have a notarized employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers who care for children under 24 months do not have current SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome/Early Brain Development training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers do not have current following topics: - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-19. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Staff background & training
The director and two employees who transport children do not have current transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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