Lil Tikes Day Care Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78224 · Texas operation #548969
Record summary
3 high-risk · 16 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (16 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Oct 19, 2026.
8 of 16 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
- 2710 Tortuga St, San Antonio, TX 78224
- Phone
- (210) 924-8453
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 8, 2001
- Director
- ELIZABETH ALMAGUER
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided
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
Oct 19, 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: The daycare director and staff have not completed the required hands-on CPR training.
Corrected Nov 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must follow the state's rules for feeding infants.
State rule 746.2419(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner"
Inspector's note: Infants were observed walking around the classroom while eating a snack.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: Two infants did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Corrected Nov 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 26, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).
State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"
Inspector's note: There were 15 children combined in the front room. The age of the youngest child was five months and the age of the oldest child was three years. This was corrected at inspection when the infants went to their room.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.
State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"
Inspector's note: Infants and children were observed having screen time. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 14, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: A mop bucket full of water was accessible to children waiting in line for the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.
State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"
Inspector's note: Disenfectant spray was accessible to children waiting in line for the bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when spray can was removed.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 10, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
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: There were five infants with one caregiver in Infant room. The ages of the infants were five months, seven months, eight months, 11 months, and 19 months, The specified age group was 0 to 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a child wa moved to another room.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 19, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.
State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"
Inspector's note: During snack time the children were provided one component (pudding) instead of two components.
Corrected Feb 19, 2026, verified by the state Feb 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child"
Inspector's note: One of the three children files was missing school age information. NOTE: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 10, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 14, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.
State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the gas inspection was unavailable for review.
Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: One of the feeding schedules for a bottle-feeding infant was unavailable at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jul 21, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.
State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"
Inspector's note: The Consumer Report form was observed to have been last reviewed on 5.12.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 7, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 21, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
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: The infant classroom was observed out of ratio when the second caregiver left the room several times to open the front door throughout drop off. The specifed age group was 0-11 months and there were 7 infants present. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the infant classroom and child/caregiver ratio was back in compliance.
Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 13, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
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: Based on the evidence gathered, the operation was enforcing a policy regarding toilet-trained children, but this policy was not written in the center's operational policies when provided to parents at enrollment.
Corrected May 9, 2025, verified by the state May 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 12, 2024: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.
State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"
Inspector's note: An infant under 12 months was observed asleep in a crib propped up with a boppy pillow and a blanket. This was corrected when the items were removed from the crib.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 6 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: Lil Tikes Day Care Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #548969.
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