Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3
4503 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX
3.0· 21 reviews
The Little Engine Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 106
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About The Little Engine Learning Center
The Little Engine Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 1, 2016, for up to 106 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks up to age 11 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Engine Learning Center 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 The Little Engine Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 106 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1573396
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Show 25 earlier visits
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Oct 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
“Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
Jul 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
“The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.5007(b) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
“Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
Jan 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022
Oct 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022
Jul 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2022
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the school age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed and posted one in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Engine Learning Center
Is The Little Engine Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 1, 2016.
When was The Little Engine Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Engine Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 9 of 17 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 The Little Engine Learning Center care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Little Engine Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Little Engine Learning Center'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 The Little Engine Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 653-7545 to ask.
What is The Little Engine Learning Center's phone number?
(210) 653-7545.
Where is The Little Engine Learning Center?
4122 Avenida Prima St, San Antonio, TX 78233. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Kids Daycare & Learning Center #3, 0.2 miles away.