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La Petite Toepperwein

Licensed child-care center in Converse, TX 78109 · Texas operation #216022- 684 · part of La Petite Academy

Record summary

13 high-risk · 22 total

13 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (22 citations in all, from 21 inspections and 10 investigations); last inspection Sep 14, 2026.

3 of 22 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.

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Details

Address
829 Toepperwein Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Phone
(210) 658-2639
Website
www.lapetite.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Nov 6, 1986
Director
Chanel Acosta
Programs
Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School

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

Sep 14, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 10, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.

State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at time of review.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: There were two files that did not have health care provider statements signed at the time of review.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 3, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Aug 13, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk The operation must notify the state about additional services it offers.

State rule 746.301(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Additional Services Offered"

Inspector's note: The operation did not notify CCR that they were offering transportation services.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 29, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 18, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During the walk through of the playground, there were three children inside a gate around the wall while the teacher was tending to a child that did not want to leave the playground. *Operation put a carabiner on the gate to not let it open*

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Apr 17, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 9, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Apr 8, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 27, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care after combining classes for nap time.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 5, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 29, 2026: Investigation of a report

7 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Caregivers did not use good judgment when they did not contact EMS after finding a 3 year old child on the playground with no jacket. The child had been on unattended on the playground for over 2 hours. Temperatures that day ranged from 23 degrees to 34 degrees Fahrenheit

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, a caregiver did not know the number of children that were in their care at drop off time.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, a caregiver did not maintain supervision of a child. The child was able to leave the classroom, go through another classroom, open the door to the playground and enter the playground unattended.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, a caregiver did not follow the operational procedures for doing hourly name to face checks, did not have the name to face checks verified by another staff member, and did not follow the protocols set in place when the operation is short staffed.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

State rule 746.307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation"

Inspector's note: The operation did not notify the parents immediately about their child being left on the playground. The parent was notified several hours after the incident occurred.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: During the investigation process, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio when a caregiver left the room leaving one caregiver with five infants under twelve months old.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 27, 2026.

Jan 29, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 28, 2026: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Jan 22, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: An infants hands were not washed after their diaper was changed.

Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 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: Two caregivers did not have administering medication training at the time of review.

Corrected Feb 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 2, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 30, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: At time of inspection, the school aged class was observed to have cleaning solutions at childrens reach. THis was corrected at inspection.

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 8, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 14, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 2, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Apr 2, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 1, 2025: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: It is found though investigation evidence a staff was assigned a classroom when they did not have the skills to safely supervise the entire group in care.

Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 24, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: The loose fill under 2 slides is not 6 inches deep during the inspection. note: This was corrected during the inspection when the loose fill was redistributed under the slides.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: Nap cots in the PreK room do not have labels on the cots reflecting the current children using the cots during the inspection.

Corrected Apr 7, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 13, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 12, 2025: Investigation of a report

2 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation staff failed to respond appropriately to a child's symptoms of illness. The child was seen in the classroom laying on the floor coughing, and observed to be what was described as burning, yet no temperature was taken or first aid given by staff.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent

State rule 746.3605(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent"

Inspector's note: Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that a parent was contacted after discovering a child was displaying multiple symptoms of illness preventing the child from participating comfortably in activates.

Corrected Apr 10, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 25, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 21, 2025: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation"

Inspector's note: During investigation, it was determined based on the video footage a child was separated from the group for more than 2 minutes, approximately 3 minutes, exceeding the one minute per year of the child?s age.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 21, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 19, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: It is found a child was left unsupervised for 7 minutes in a classroom.

Corrected Mar 19, 2025, verified by the state Mar 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 4, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 22, 2024: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 12 visits and 9 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: La Petite Toepperwein on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #216022- 684.

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