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San Antonio, TX 78251 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy Emerald Glade
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About La Petite Academy Emerald Glade
La Petite Academy Emerald Glade is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 30, 1987, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 52 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (additional fee) |
| Staff | Ongoing training throughout the year for each teacher |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout mobile app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout mobile app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Accreditation | NECPA accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy Emerald Glade has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy Emerald Glade
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #228194- 684
Summary
52 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 52 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.3415(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Video footage from 8/17/2026 captured a caregiver not washing infants' hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
Aug 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - 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.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
“Diaper creams were not labeled with the children's names but rather "twins."”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - 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.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 55 earlier visits
- Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product form has not been re-certified.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Three of ten children's records audited did not have current immunizations and two did not have current health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
746.4405 - 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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2401(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
746.2425 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“At time of inspection a prek caregiver was observed yelling in a childs face.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“At time of insepction transportation training for staff who provides service expired on 5.28.24.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At time of inspection a diaper changing station in a preschool class was observed to have debris. At time of inspection multiple handwashing sinks were observed to be stained. At time of inspection a childrens restroom door was observed to have a hole at the bottom of the door.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered, a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on information gathered, caregiver did not interact with child in a positive manner, when caregiver lifted child by one arm and pulled child to the other side of caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered, a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on information gathered, caregiver did not interact with child in a positive manner, when caregiver lifted child by one arm and pulled child to the other side of caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A child with special needs was left outside on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver failed to conduct a face to name check on children entering from the playground to the school age classroom, resulting in a child being outside unsupervised for approximately nine minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered, a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on information gathered, two children were unsupervised on the toddler playground on 8/21/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on information gathered, an incident report was not shared with the parents of the two children that were unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information gathered, the center did not notify CCR that two children were unsupervised on the playground on 8/21/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information gathered, an incident report was not used for an incident where two children were unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on information gathered, the center did not notify two parents that their children were unsupervised on the playground on 8/21/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Two caregiver's lacked training in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of Child Maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“Director did not have current training in shaken baby syndrome and SIDS.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver lacked training in shaken baby syndrome, SIDS and early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Three bottles of disinfecting solution were observed in the school age classroom, at the children's reach. Note: Corrected at inspection when staff moved the disinfecting solution to the top of the cabinet, no longer creating a hazard.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver counted in ratio in the 2 year old did not have Eligible results to be counted in ratio. Note: Caregiver was sent home during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the information gathered, a child was able to open the chain link fence gate, and child crossed the parking lot and child was found on the hill in front of the center parking lot, child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director lacked training in transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One staff member lacked notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection expired on 8/11/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2023
- Aug 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on information gathered, caregiver did not interact with child in a positive manner, when caregiver began to roughly pick up child by one arm, then continued to pick up child under other arm and moved child to cot.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
- Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on the investigation conducted, there is sufficient evidence to state that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care when the caregiver pulled the chair while the child was sitting in it, resulting in the child falling.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023
Sep 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Two children's medication was observed to be expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Operation failed to report Covid-19 incidents to Licensing within 48 hours of confirmed diagnosis.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
- Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered, a child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 25 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
- Sep 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy Emerald Glade
Is La Petite Academy Emerald Glade licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 30, 1987.
When was La Petite Academy Emerald Glade last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 52 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy Emerald Glade had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 17 of 52 visits in the last 3 years; 33 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can La Petite Academy Emerald Glade care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Academy Emerald Glade accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Academy Emerald Glade's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy Emerald Glade cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 647-1409 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy Emerald Glade's phone number?
(210) 647-1409.
Where is La Petite Academy Emerald Glade?
111 Emerald Glade, San Antonio, TX 78245. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Hearts Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.