La Petite Toepperwein
A licensed child care center in Converse, Texas 78109
829 Toepperwein Rd, Converse, Texas 78109. (210) 658-2639.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 31 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bexar County: 5
- 17 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 46 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
31 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.
46 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 14, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Notification of Additional Services Offered, at the inspection on Aug 13, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jun 18, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Mar 27, 2026
14 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
29 deficiencies in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 10, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at time of review.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“There were two files that did not have health care provider statements signed at the time of review.”
Aug 13, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Notification of Additional Services Offered
“The operation did not notify CCR that they were offering transportation services.”
Jun 18, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the walk through of the playground, there were three children inside a gate around the wall while the teacher was tending to a child that did not want to leave the playground. *Operation put a carabiner on the gate to not let it open*”
Mar 27, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care after combining classes for nap time.”
Jan 29, 2026: report to the state7 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Caregivers did not use good judgment when they did not contact EMS after finding a 3 year old child on the playground with no jacket. The child had been on unattended on the playground for over 2 hours. Temperatures that day ranged from 23 degrees to 34 degrees Fahrenheit”
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the investigation process, a caregiver did not know the number of children that were in their care at drop off time.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the investigation process, a caregiver did not maintain supervision of a child. The child was able to leave the classroom, go through another classroom, open the door to the playground and enter the playground unattended.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“During the investigation process, a caregiver did not follow the operational procedures for doing hourly name to face checks, did not have the name to face checks verified by another staff member, and did not follow the protocols set in place when the operation is short staffed.”
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Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“The operation did not notify the parents immediately about their child being left on the playground. The parent was notified several hours after the incident occurred.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation process, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio when a caregiver left the room leaving one caregiver with five infants under twelve months old.”
Jan 22, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“An infants hands were not washed after their diaper was changed.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two caregivers did not have administering medication training at the time of review.”
Jun 30, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“At time of inspection, the school aged class was observed to have cleaning solutions at childrens reach. THis was corrected at inspection.”
Apr 1, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“It is found though investigation evidence a staff was assigned a classroom when they did not have the skills to safely supervise the entire group in care.”
Mar 24, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill under 2 slides is not 6 inches deep during the inspection. note: This was corrected during the inspection when the loose fill was redistributed under the slides.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“Nap cots in the PreK room do not have labels on the cots reflecting the current children using the cots during the inspection.”
Mar 12, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation staff failed to respond appropriately to a child’s symptoms of illness. The child was seen in the classroom laying on the floor coughing, and observed to be what was described as burning, yet no temperature was taken or first aid given by staff.”
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Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
“Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that a parent was contacted after discovering a child was displaying multiple symptoms of illness preventing the child from participating comfortably in activates.”
Feb 21, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“During investigation, it was determined based on the video footage a child was separated from the group for more than 2 minutes, approximately 3 minutes, exceeding the one minute per year of the child?s age.”
Feb 19, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“It is found a child was left unsupervised for 7 minutes in a classroom.”
Sep 10, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“While reviewing traning records. Two of sixteen employee files did not include verification of Pre Service Training as required.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“While reviewing the monthly infant feeding schedules, six of eight schedules were not updated within the last thirty days.”
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Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child’s name and birth date
“Two of ten children’s files did not include a current immunization record.”
Jul 29, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Per inv#3095466--standdard found deficient. Updating additional inv inspection report of pending standard.”
Jul 1, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver knowingly allowed children to remain outside of visual and auditory awareness while attending to other duties in the classroom.”
Feb 14, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up inside the classroom and when arriving outside before the children start to play to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 12 minutes. Based on the interviews conducted, five children between ages 18 months and 2 years old were left on the playground by a caregiver with another caregiver watching the children from a distance from a classroom in the doorway.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the interviews conducted a parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised. The parent was notified at pick-up.”
Nov 27, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers in both vans used for transportation have not been serviced in the last year.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child’s file reviewed did not contain an immunization record.”
16 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 29, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection there were 11 children with one caregiver in the 18 to 24 month old classroom. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the group.”
Sep 12, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The walls in the toddler room and four year old classroom and the two year old classroom have peeling paint.”
Aug 25, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“At the time of inspection there were pieces of shredded plastic food wrap on the floor in the 12 to 24 month old classroom.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Each classroom was dirty and in need of cleaning.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The walls in each classroom have peeling paint.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill has not been conducted since May.”
Mar 22, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“At the time of inspection, the pole is bent in the fence that separates the toddler and older playground causing an entrapment hazard.”
Jul 13, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Three driver’s safety and transportation training certificates were expired.”
May 10, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at the proper depth.”
Apr 21, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at the proper depth.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection there were eight children’s records reviewed that did not contain health statements.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Three childrens records reviewed did not contain immunization records.”
Dec 15, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Activity Plans
“There were two classrooms that did not have the current activity plan available for review. This was corrected when the plans were printed and posted.”
Nov 2, 2021: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined the caregivers are not adequately supervised.”
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined there was a child injured while in care at the operation when a caregiver sprayed a “cleaning” solution in the children’s faces.”
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined that the caregiver used inappropriate discipline when spraying the children in the face as a form of punishment.”
All 66 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Report to the state | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 31, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 10, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Nov 6, 1986.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 122 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 20 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 768 child care providers in Bexar County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 31.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| La Petite Toepperwein This child care provider | 31 |
| Just Like Home Daycare | 0 |
| Bo-Peep Daycare II | 5 |
| Graciela Maldonado Cavazos | Not given |
| Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center | 12 |
| Kiddie Round-Up | 3 |
| Destiney Delarosa | 8 |
| La’tosha Marnet Lewis | 1 |
| Betty Taylor | 9 |
| Emily Doegey | Not given |
| St. Monica Academy for Children | 4 |
| Magical Creatures Childcare Center | 3 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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