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La Petite Academy

1700 Encino Rio Unit 6, San Antonio, TX 78259
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1987

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About

About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 7, 1987, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
153 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy 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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#222476- 684
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Infants not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “There were 8 chidlren with one caregiver when the specified age group was 12 to 17 months. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

  3. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Five outlets did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the outlets were covered.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Three bikes on the playground had broken pedals. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the bikes were removed from the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two children with diagnosed food allergies do not have a completed allergy emergency plan available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

  5. Aug 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The operation had a missing bolt on the play structures tunnel.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The operation had a box with trains tracks that was cracked presenting a pinching hazard. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the toys from one box and put it in a new box.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have their annual fire inspection conducted this year.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022

    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

      “Five of six files reviewed had not been updated since admission date.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Two new employees do not have current CPR/First Aid certifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One of six files did not contain a healthcare statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

  7. Jun 6, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about La Petite Academy

Is La Petite Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 7, 1987.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 care for?

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

Does La Petite Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are La Petite Academy'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 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 496-3378 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(210) 496-3378.

Where is La Petite Academy?

1700 Encino Rio Unit 6, San Antonio, TX 78259. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Kids Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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