# La Petite Academy Emerald Glade La Petite Academy Emerald Glade is a licensed child care program (child care center) in San Antonio, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 136 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 111 Emerald Glade, San Antonio, TX 78245 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 136 - License/permit: 228194- 684 - Operator: not published - Phone: (210) 647-1409 - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=103545 ## Inspection record 42 findings across 66 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-03-01 to 2026-10-29); 31 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-17 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-29: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: Video footage from 8/17/2026 captured a caregiver not washing infants' hands after diapering. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2026-08-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-29: Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child: Based on video footage from 8/17/2026, a caregiver was observed not washing their hands before and after diaper changes. (§746.3415(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3415-4)) - 2026-08-07 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times: In the preschool room, children were observed watching a Mickey Mouse cartoon during lunch from the tablet. . Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the tablet was turned off. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4)) - 2026-08-06 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-10: Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.: Diaper creams were not labeled with the children's names but rather "twins." (§746.3501(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-4)) - 2026-07-20 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: The large playground was littered with discarded water cups on the ground throughout the playground. Children were observed picking up the trash and throwing it over the fence. It is also noted that there were discarded garbage bags in front of a shed that stores outdoor toys that children are able to access. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the trash was picked up and discarded. (§746.3407(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-8)) - 2026-06-23 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-21: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The bottom of the metal door stopper had a screw that was protruding, creating a hazard. I observed on corner of the small playground water hose, metal frame, tarp, cot and trash. Ants were observed on the corner of the small playground on a tarp. Note: During inspection caregiver removed the screw. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-06-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-07-21: Children's Products- Annual Certification: The children's product form has not been re-certified. (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b)) - 2026-02-10 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Location of Handwashing Sink: Hand soap and paper towels were not independently accessible to children at the Preschool hand sinks. This was corrected at inspection when a soap dispenser was provided and hand towels were stocked. (§746.4405; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4405)) - 2026-02-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-02-24: Children's Records Maintained: Three of ten children's records audited did not have current immunizations and two did not have current health statements. (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a)) - 2026-02-10 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-03-03: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: The loose-fill under the play structures on the Pre-K playground and the dual slides in the Toddler playground were less than six-inches. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2025-11-13 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-01-05: Crib Activities: Upon review of video footage provided, it was observed that an infant was placed in their crib awake and remained awake in the crib for over 30 minutes. (§746.2425; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2425)) - 2025-11-13 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-05: Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs: Upon review of video footage provided, a caregiver was observed picking up an approximately 7-week-old infant out of their crib, and walking across the room, failing to support the infant's neck. (§746.2401(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2401-4)) - 2025-11-07 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-18: Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: At time of inspection a prek caregiver was observed yelling in a childs face. (§746.2805(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-6)) - 2025-11-07 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-18: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for: At time of inspection, a prek caregiver stated they had twelve children but class had thirteen. A time of inspection a early preschool caregiver stated to have nine children but class had eight. (§746.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-2)) - 2025-07-31 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-08-12: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for: At time of inspection a PreKinder caregiver did not know the number of children they were caring for. At time of inspection a PreKinder caregiver did not know the ages of children caring for. (§746.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-2)) - …and 27 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Nurturing Hearts Early Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-434528) — 0.28 km, capacity 94 - [Tiny Treasures Daycare & Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1376607) — 0.54 km, capacity 59 - [Pinnacle Kids Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1171242) — 1.47 km, capacity 190 - [Life Church Learning Center - West Campus](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1327425) — 1.64 km, capacity 291 - [United Kidz Academy San Antonio](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1152648) — 1.75 km, capacity 200 - [Head Start Cody Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1386675) — 1.92 km, capacity 60 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 103545 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=103545 - us_census_geocoder record 111 EMERALD GLADE|SAN ANTONIO|TX|78245 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-103545 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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