Caroline Lizel Brenning
San Antonio, TX 78258 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 219
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse
Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2023, for up to 219 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 43 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 16 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 219 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 219 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse 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 Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 219 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1753535
Summary
43 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 43 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver without an eligible background check was present in the classroom with children and another staff. Note.This was corrected when the staff was asked to leave and they left the property.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“A diaper changing mat was torn.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two out of ten staff files did not have the full 24hrs of training at review.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“The carbon monoxide detector was not documented as being completed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not have documented that they conducted the fire drill for the past month.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A caregiver had an infant in a highchair without being strapped in the seat. *This was corrected at inspection*”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 27, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Caregiver did not relate to a child with patience or courtesy with the interaction of making the child cry by grabbing them multiple times leaving a mark. *Dir terminated the caregiver after reviewing video*”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Caregiver grabbed a 4yr old child by the arm leaving a mark on the arm. *Dir terminated the caregiver after reviewing video*”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Based on the information gathered it was determined that one of the staff member's first aid certificate was expired at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The operation had a fire extinguisher in the van, however the fire extinguisher was not secure in the van.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed a 2yr old child by the shoulder and chin hard enough to have the 2yr old off balance. *Management terminated the caregiver when it was brought to their attention*”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Visit3 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
“A caregiver was unaware that a 3yr old child had acquired an aspirin from a first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
746.4001(5) - First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
“A 3yr old child had access to the first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“A 3yr old child had access to an aspirin from the first aid kit. *The child did not swallow the pill. All aspirin were removed from the first aid kits.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know how many children were in her care when asked by CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 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
“A caregiver left a 3yr old child unattended in the restroom after a restroom break. Same caregiver left a different 3yr child on the indoor playground unattended while returning from that restroom break. *This caregiver is no longer with the operation. Operation had developed new plan with name to face checks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“An infant child was served food that was an identified allergy. *The operation has developed a new serving policy that has a picture of the child, what the allergy is, and action to take if exposed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 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
“A caregiver left a 3yr old child unattended in the restroom after a restroom break. Same caregiver left a different 3yr child on the indoor playground unattended while returning from that restroom break. *This caregiver is no longer with the operation. Operation had developed new plan with name to face checks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“An infant child was served food that was an identified allergy. *The operation has developed a new serving policy that has a picture of the child, what the allergy is, and action to take if exposed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A 3yr old child was grabbed with their hands over their head by a caregiver and drug across the room to the door leading to the outdoor playground. *Caregiver is not longer on staff.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation displayed poor judgement by not notifying the parent that their child was drug across the room by a caregiver to the outdoor playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.3601(1) - Illness Preventing Care - Child Cannot Participate Comfortably
“Based on evidence gathered, staff allowed an ill toddler to remain in care although the child had obvious symptoms of illness over the course of the course of multiple days and was inconsolable, which prevented him from participating in care. The operation did not follow their own written illness policy which stated they would require parent to pick up child if ill and/or if the child is "crying for longer than 1 hour without ability to be consoled."”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“Based on evidence gathered, at least three caregivers who were responsible for a toddler at different times throughout the day, did not share pertinent information with each other regarding marks/bumbs seen on the toddler and incidents the toddler was involved in during their shift with the toddler.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.2501(2) - Care Requirements for Toddlers -Same Caregiver Regularly
“Based on evidence gathered, staff did not ensure a toddler was cared for by their regular when they decided to move the toddler to another room with a different caregiver because the toddler's assigned caregiver felt uncomfortable taking care of the toddler when the toddler was sick.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“One child did not have a completed special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A bottle of air freshner was observed on top of the papertowel dispenser making it accessible to children in the pre-k. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the air freshner was moved into a cabinet that was out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was seen transporting children without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on information gathered in the investigation, a caregiver was yelling at children as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation staff did not follow their policy for release of children when a copy of the pick-up persons ID was not saved and placed in the child's file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
- Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse
Is Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2023.
When was Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 43 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 17 of 43 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse care for?
219, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse'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 Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 402-1234 to ask.
What is Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse's phone number?
(210) 402-1234.
Where is Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse?
19274 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259. The nearest other daycare we list is The Lilypad Garden School, 0.6 miles away.