Helotes Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Helotes, TX 78023 · Texas operation #1654693
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection May 28, 2026.
0 of 4 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
- 12194 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023
- Phone
- (210) 368-2531
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 15, 2017
- Director
- Veronica Alonzo
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Part Time Care
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
May 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 12, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.
State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"
Inspector's note: the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
Corrected May 26, 2026, verified by the state May 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 11, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 10, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified by the state Mar 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 24, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.
State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"
Inspector's note: There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
Corrected Feb 26, 2025, verified by the state Mar 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 1 citation. 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: Helotes Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1654693.
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