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The Next Step Learning Center LLC

A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas 78216

5246 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78216. (210) 340-4844.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 10 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

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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?

10 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.

12 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 14, 2026: 2 deficiencies cited.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

10 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

10 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 14, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “Six of ten children’s records audited did not have current immunization records on file.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Five of ten children’s records audited did not have current health statements on file.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2026.

Sep 24, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Machine Wash Cloth Toys

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 24, 2025.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2025.

  • Medication No Longer Used

    “The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.”

    Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 24, 2025.

Oct 8, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer’s Instructions

    “A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service.”

    Rule 746.4601(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 8, 2024.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    “Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 8, 2024.

  • Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

    “Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes.”

    Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Two of 10 children’s files audited did not have current immunizations.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    “The personnel records were not available for review.”

    Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 12, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    “Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old.”

    Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 19, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 12, 2023.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2023.

Nov 1, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    “Two trash cans were observed without lids making trash accessible to children.”

    Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

  • Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

    “Two of four children’s files audited did not have a special needs statement filled out.”

    Rule 746.605(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

  • Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    “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.”

    Rule 745.651(2)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2022.

  • Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

    “During naptime cots were observed to be numbered but the corresponding assignment charts did not have any children’s names attached to them.”

    Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

  • Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission

    “One of four children’s files audited did not have permission to transport answered.”

    Rule 746.605(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 9, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records

    “One of four staff records was missing a start date, employment affidavit, and proof of request for back ground check.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Dec 7, 2021: inspection1 deficiency

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The CPSC form was not current. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 7, 2021.

All 18 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 14, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Nov 18, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Mar 13, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 8, 2024Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 8, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 1, 2022Inspection6 deficiencies cited
May 31, 2022InspectionNo violation found
May 24, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo violation found
Nov 16, 2021Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 8, 2021Report to the stateNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 1, 2019.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 117 children.
Source:

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.
  • 6 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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?

  • Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Source:

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 10.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 768 in Bexar County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Coker Early Learning Center1
Blessed Sacrament Parish Daycare11
Lois H. Koutz4
Aleyda PerezNot given
The Next Step Learning Center LLC This child care provider10
Harvey E Najim Children’s Enrichment Center12
Dulcinea Spanish Learning Center8
Shearer Hills Baptist Early Learning5
Gan Gani Preschool6
Revive Christian Academy16
George Gervin Blanco Head Start0
Thuy Khuc26

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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