The Next Step Learning Center LLC
5246 BLANCO RD, San Antonio, TX 78216 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christine White
- Phone
- (210) 340-4844
- Regulated since
- Mar 1, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1308797 · number 1675900
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Illness & medication
Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Cloth toys in young toddler room were soiled. Pillows in the older toddler room were dirty. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(2) — Machine Wash Cloth Toys
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-24.
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Illness & medication
The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Other
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-15. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
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Safety & premises
A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-08.
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Safety & premises
Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-08.
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Illness & medication
Two of 10 children's files audited did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
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Staff background & training
The personnel records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Other
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Play yards used for sleeping were not labeled with the children's names. This was corrected at inspection when the play yards were numbered and a number map was created.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-12.
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Other
Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list has not been validated in one year and four months. This was corrected at inspection when the Director went onto the portal and validated the employee list.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two trash cans were observed without lids making trash accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Other
During naptime cots were observed to be numbered but the corresponding assignment charts did not have any children's names attached to them.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Other
Two of four children's files audited did not have a special needs statement filled out.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Safety & premises
One of four children's files audited did not have permission to transport answered.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
One of four staff records was missing a start date, employment affidavit, and proof of request for back ground check.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Staff background & training
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May 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The CPSC form was not current. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-07.
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Other
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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