La Petite Academy Eckhert
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas 78240
5718 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78240. (210) 558-7244.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 18 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bexar County: 5
- 4 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 18 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?
18 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.
18 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 28, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Jan 13, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Apr 17, 2025
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 report to the state on Apr 17, 2025
1 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
18 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Jul 30, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas inspection conducted. The last inspection was completed on July 25th, 2024.”
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Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation was not conducting monthly testing of the carbon monoxide detector. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection on 7/30/26, when Form 7263 was provided to the operation, and the detector test conducted that day was documented.”
Jul 7, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers that have been employed for over a year, did not have the required 24 hours of training certificates available for review.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have the required number of training hour certificates available for review.”
Jan 13, 2026: inspection8 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not had an updated fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on August 6, 2024.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In a room with a Specified Age of 0-11 months, there were five children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected when the oldest child in the group was transitioned to the next room.”
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Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“After diapering, gloves were utilized, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after removing their gloves and was going to continue changing additional changing. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash their hands after removing gloves and in between each diaper change.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“After diapering, in an infant room, the caregiver was observed to not assist the child to wash their hands and allowed to child to continue to play. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash the child’s hands.”
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Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“After a diaper change, the caregiver was observe to not sanitize the changing table surface and was going to continue changing another child’s diaper. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to sanitize the surface and reminded to sanitize between each diaper change.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill on both active play spaces was observed to not be installed to the required depth of six inches around and under the play structures.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Four of the ten children’s files reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files available for rreview.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training certificates available for review in required topics: Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
May 20, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Individuals responsible for transportation did not have training certificates available for review in transportation totaling two hours.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three staff members did not have training certificates in required topics; administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous materials available for review.”
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Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“Training certificates in required topics, such as; administering medication, hazardous materials, and food allergies were not available for review.”
Apr 17, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when he allowed a child to remain outdoors unsupervised.”
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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
“Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended outdoors for 21 seconds. The child was returned indoors, unharmed.”
Dec 14, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.”
11 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 9, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was utilizing her personal device to text while in charge of supervising a group of children.”
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Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Parents were not notified of less serious injuries such as bites.”
Aug 1, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Four of the ten children’s files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A tree fell on the playground (utilized by infants and toddlers), damaged the fence. The tree has not been removed and the fence has not been repaired.”
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Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Four of the ten children’s records reviewed did not include a special care statement.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Five of the ten children’s files reviewed did not include all necessary information for the emergency contact person listed.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Six of the ten children’s records reviewed did not include a healthcare provider statement.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Five of the ten children’s records reviewed did not include physician or emergency-care facility information.”
Jul 13, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to evaluate a child’s ear after being notified of a bead being inserted into the ear.”
Aug 31, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver sanitized the diaper changing mat.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care as they were located in the cabinet beneath the diaper changing table with the child safety lock unlocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child safety lock was locked.”
All 27 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Assessment | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 20, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 17, 2021 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jun 13, 1988.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 136 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.
- 8 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 18.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| La Petite Academy Eckhert This child care provider | 18 |
| Bright Ideas Childrens Enrichment | 2 |
| Sunshine Montessori Academy | 20 |
| The Precinct Academy and Daycare | 39 |
| Kid’s Campus Child Care | 9 |
| Suburban Child Care Center, Inc./Suburban School | 1 |
| Aum School | 12 |
| Rhodes Elementary School | 21 |
| Little Treehouse Early Learning Center #4 | 23 |
| Y School Age @baskin Elementary | 2 |
| My Little College 2 | 27 |
| Usaa Child Development Center | 2 |
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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