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La Petite Academy West Sunset

318 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1987

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About

About La Petite Academy West Sunset

La Petite Academy West Sunset is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 13, 1987, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 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
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy West Sunset 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 West Sunset

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#45010- 684
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The cots in the Pre-K and Toddler rooms were not labeled with either the child's name or numbered with a map to indicate which cot belongs to which child and were they sleep in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

    • 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

      “The loose fill under the slide, around the merry-go-round, and the see-saw was less than one inch depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “When reviewing the staff yearly training files, six out of eight employees did not complete the required 24 hours of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two out of the six children files reviewed were missing emergency contact information. An address and someone who is not the primary parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of six children files did not have an updated immunization record to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “Upon reviewing the staff yearly training files, the director did not have the required thirty hours of training available for review..”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  4. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.307(e) - Parental Notification of Infestation

      “It was determined during the course of the investigation that parents did not receive written notification or a posted announcement regarding an infectious disease in the classroom within 48 hours of the diagnosis.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

  6. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. May 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “There are ten children enrolled in the Infant A classroom, but only eight cribs available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  2. May 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “After reviewing the video footage provided, it was determined that the children did not wash their hands before eating lunch.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “It was observed that three different sets of double sink handles were missing from the faucets.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  3. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5

      “The playground used for children 3- 5 years of age had a slide that exceed the max height of 5 feet for children under 5 years. Slide was 5 foot 6.5 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

      “The play equipment located in the toddler play area which had a slide did not have a use zone of six feet around.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation's gas inspection was past due. Last gas inspection was conducted 8/26/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024

  5. Nov 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Nine of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training in required topics; such as administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions, and Understand building and physical premise saftey.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Three of the ten children files reviewed did not include current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Three of the ten children files reviewed did not include reequired emergency contact information such as an address.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

  6. Nov 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Dec 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “1 out of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 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.

      “1 out of the 10 caregiver records reviewed showed 1 caregiver with an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The annual fire inspection had been been conducted within the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

  12. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jan 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver SIDS\Shaken Baby training was not on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 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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Questions about La Petite Academy West Sunset

Is La Petite Academy West Sunset licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 13, 1987.

When was La Petite Academy West Sunset last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy West Sunset had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 West Sunset care for?

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

Does La Petite Academy West Sunset accept child care subsidies?

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

What are La Petite Academy West Sunset's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy West Sunset cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 824-1200 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy West Sunset's phone number?

(210) 824-1200.

Where is La Petite Academy West Sunset?

318 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209. The nearest other daycare we list is Immersion Montessori Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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