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La Petite Academy Marbach

8796 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 782273.7· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1986

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About La Petite Academy Marbach

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.

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from Adams Hill, Mary Michaels, Mary Fisher, Harmony and Idea elementary schools)
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy Marbach

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#129076- 684
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 3

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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  1. Sep 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  2. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

  5. Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 22, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  8. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  3. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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

  5. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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

  7. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  8. Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  10. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Several air vents had accumulated dust.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

  13. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  15. Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  16. Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

  17. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Feb 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  20. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Dec 5, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  24. Oct 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “Fees have not been paid.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  25. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  27. Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  28. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  30. May 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  31. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Apr 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  34. Apr 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  35. Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

  36. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Dec 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  40. Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  41. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  42. Oct 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  43. Oct 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  44. Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  45. Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

  46. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  47. Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  48. Mar 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

  49. Mar 22, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  50. Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  51. Feb 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  52. Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  53. Jan 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

  54. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  55. Dec 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

  56. Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  57. Dec 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

  58. Nov 28, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

  59. Oct 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

  60. Oct 4, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  61. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  62. Jun 29, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      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

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is La Petite Academy Marbach licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 29, 1986.

When was La Petite Academy Marbach last inspected?

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.

Has La Petite Academy Marbach had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can La Petite Academy Marbach care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does La Petite Academy Marbach accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are La Petite Academy Marbach'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 Marbach cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 674-1323 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy Marbach's phone number?

(210) 674-1323.

Where is La Petite Academy Marbach?

8796 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227. The nearest other daycare we list is 4-R-Kid's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).