Circle School
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas 78209
217 Pershing Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78209. (210) 822-0461.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 14 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bexar County: 5
- 0 rated High by Texas, its most serious level
- 12 inspections on record
- 4-Star 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?
14 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 Apr 23, 2026: 3 deficiencies cited.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
14 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Apr 23, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.”
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Posting of Activity Plan
“Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.”
Jun 25, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.”
May 1, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Eight out of ten children’s files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.”
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Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.”
May 20, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.”
Jan 17, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.”
19 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 27, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.”
Apr 18, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
Nov 30, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.”
Jun 7, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.”
May 26, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.”
May 3, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.”
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Documentation of Drills
“There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.”
Nov 9, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .”
All 14 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 20, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 26, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 3, 2022 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Dec 13, 1985.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School.
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.
- 0 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?
- Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
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 14.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Weekday School | 12 |
| The Little Doers | 8 |
| St. David’s Episcopal Church and School Bright Beginnings | 1 |
| The Mustard Seed | 6 |
| Sprouts School | 7 |
| St. Pius X Child Development Center | 17 |
| Immersion Montessori Academy | 8 |
| Circle School This child care provider | 14 |
| La Petite Academy West Sunset | 17 |
| Christ Lutheran Day School | 5 |
| St. David’s Episcopal School | 1 |
| St. Andrew’s Church and School | 5 |
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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