Circle School
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78209 ยท Texas operation #12902
Record summary
9 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 2 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Apr 23, 2026.
0 of 9 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 217 Pershing Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
- Phone
- (210) 822-0461
- Website
- thecircleschool.org
- Ages served
- Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 13, 1985
- Director
- Melanie Martinez
- Programs
- Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Apr 23, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.
State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"
Inspector's note: One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.
Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.
Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Posting of Activity Plan
State rule 746.2209 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting of Activity Plan"
Inspector's note: Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.
Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Jun 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 25, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"
Inspector's note: Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified by the state Aug 8, 2025.
May 1, 2025: Inspection
5 citations.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.
Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.
Corrected May 9, 2025, verified by the state May 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.
Corrected May 9, 2025, verified by the state May 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"
Inspector's note: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 5 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Circle School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #12902.
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