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San Antonio, TX 78227 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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La Petite Academy Marbach is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 29, 1986, for up to 120 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 49 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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 |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up from Adams Hill, Mary Michaels, Mary Fisher, Harmony and Idea elementary schools) |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
La Petite Academy Marbach 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).
State record
49 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 49 visits · 36 rules in all · 31 corrected
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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746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Five out of twelve staff files reviewed during inspection were missing the documents on personal record information, and annual training to include transportation and medication training. Two of the files were missing a copy of the driver's license and proof of education. Three files were missing the pre-employment affidavit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five staff files reviewed did not have the health and safety trainings required on: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Three staff did not have pre-service training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Two diaper changing stations in the toddler classrooms had debrie all around the inside of the table and under the mat. Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.2409(b) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Sanitize Each Crib
“One crib had lots of debrie and stains on the crib sheet. The plexiglass was smeared. The other crib had paper rolls, and a balled up crib sheet. Pictures were taken of these findings.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The floor in the boy's restroom was not clean during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for when they left a child on the playground with a different group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed during inspection was missing the emergency contacts.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the toddler classroom was torn along one side of the seam. Corrected when the diaper changing mat was removed from the diaper changing table.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed was missing the health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One out five children enrollment forms reviewed during the visit was missing information on the emergency medical attention section.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“The operation has failed to maintain the child-caregiver ratio logs for the month of October and November.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five out of twelve staff files were reviewed. Two of the caregiver files were missing trainings on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials ,understanding building and physical premises safety, preventing and responding to emergencies, administering medication, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver had an expired CPR/1st aid certification since November 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver did not accumulate the required trainings with certificates for the year 2024-2025 period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Four out of ten children files were missing the health statement information.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
“The operation failed to follow the probation condition on ratios when several of the classrooms were out of ratio on a visit conducted by CCR on 9/9/2025 for inspection 4074769.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages four months to twenty- one months was over ratio by three children, and the assistant director providing care to twenty-seven children ages two to five years old was over ratio by sixteen children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in both classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There was a hard plastic pipe sticking out of the mulch on the preschool/school age playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several air vents had accumulated dust.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infant feeding instructions were not updated.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a pre-k classroom was not in control as majority of the children refused to nap and played on and around the cots.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a blanket was placed over a child's head by a caregiver while the child laid on the cot during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a four year old was separated for thirteen minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a four year old child up by the arm and carried the same child by the arms to the other side of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the pre-k classroom was out of ratio as there were twenty children to one caregiver with majority of the children were awake and were not asleep or laying down on their cots. As majority of the children were awake the ratio of one caregiver to 15 three year olds or one caregiver to 18 four year olds must be followed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One out of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“Fees have not been paid.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgement by failing to notify management of a child stating their arm hurt following a fall on the playground the caregiver again did not notify anyone when the child complained of arm pain again hours later.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation was not adhering to the requirements of the Plan of Action that was agreed upon between Child Care Regulation and the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill observed by the slides on the playground did not meet the required 6 inches of dept.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“Playground maintenance inspections and repair records were not available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The caregiver in the twos classroom was observed caring for twelve two year old children. NOTE: This was corrected when the director called parents to pick up their children. A preschool classroom caregiver was observed supervising twenty two three year old children by herself. NOTE: This was corrected as the director arrived and assigned the cook/caregiver to assist in that classroom. As the cook stepped away to finish lunch preparation, the director stepped in to supervise.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregivers in the infant and preschool classrooms gave incorrect number of children they supervised. The infant class caregiver said she had nine infant, when she only had eight. The preschool class caregiver had 22 when she said she had 23.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“6 infants did not have updated feeding schedules.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for which resulted in a child being left behind in another classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not use good judgment when she allowed a two year old child who had been left behind in an infant room, to stay in the infant room for 20 minutes. This disrupted the routine for the two year old child as well as the infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
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
“During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left alone, in a bathroom. Pictures were also received showing 4 toddler age children standing on tables.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Certain caregivers did not exercise good judgment when purposely not notifying management of a broken toilet at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A clogged toilet was not repaired attracting bugs in the children's restroom creating unsanitary conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Two classrooms did have a number/child assignment map for the cots observed used by the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the map was created.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
“The operation's policies did not inlcude the instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One out of the two files did not have current first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failure to comply with minimum standards when she allowed multiple classrooms out of ratio and placing child safety at risk. Corrected at inspection 2 more employess came in to work in the classrooms and the asst. director came to work. So the director was able to come out of the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the follow up inspection the first classroom had 30 children to 1 teacher and at 9:30 the director moved children to another classroom. In the infant room there were 8 infants 2 months to 11months and 2 children that were 1 year and 10 months and 1 year and 8 months and 2 teachers. Corrected at inspection the director separate the preschool children form the pre-k children and removed the 2 toddlers from the infant room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“They preschool children returned into the classroom from outside play and went straight to the table and started playing with toys. The children nor the teacher washed there hands.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“The teachers were yelling at the children to shut up and be quiet, and sit down with a harsh tone in the toddler and preschool classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director is did not ensure the center is meeting minimum standards and maintaining the ratio.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
“The teachers in the pre-k and toddler classrooms are out of ratio during morning routine.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The after school classroom was observed over ratio by four children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, when the inspector notified the office manager who had completed the bus runs to assist in the after school classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“During inspection, while the director, assistant director, and office manager were out to lunch, the caregivers supervising children during naptime, did not know who was left in charge, nor for how long.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Re cited-Four of the four employees still have not had an employment affidavit added to their employment file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One of the three children's immunization records remain to be submitted. One of the two children's healthcare statements remain to be submitted.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee was working in the toddler classroom with no background check. This was corrected during inspection when that employee was sent home and advised could not return until it is returned cleared. Director submitted background check while inspector in office.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“During the investigation it has been determined that the caregiver withholds active play from children as a result of bad behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During this investigation, it has been found that caregivers do yell at the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“The director has not received documents from parents for children's records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“The director has been unable to obtain employee documents as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have current, up to date documentation for playground maintenance checks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation, it has been determined that the staff did not display good judgment and self control while children were in care when a caregiver confronted another caregiver resulting in a verbal altercation in front of children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“The classrooms had cots that were put to close together and the children would need to cross over other children to get out.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Four out of six personnel staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2022
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The previous inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The new inspection form was printed and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2022
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 29, 1986.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 49 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 16 of 49 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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.
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 674-1323 to ask.
(210) 674-1323.
8796 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227. The nearest other daycare we list is 4-R-Kid's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.