Little Dragons Southwest
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78252 · Texas operation #1763434
Record summary
2 high-risk · 6 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Jul 1, 2026.
0 of 6 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
- 8502 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78252
- Phone
- (726) 253-8267
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 5, 2024
- Director
- Elva Vasquez
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In 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
Jul 1, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: A current fire inspection was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
Corrected Sep 7, 2026, verified by the state Sep 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"
Inspector's note: One caregiver lacked 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: Two caregiver's lacked first aid and CPR training.
Corrected Aug 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The center did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted March 2025.
Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The director must complete one hour of annual training on preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.
State rule 746.1311(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment"
Inspector's note: Director lacked one hour of training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 2, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 17, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
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: During the investigation, it was determined that poor judgement was used when a person was allowed access to children in care without proper identification verification.
Corrected Dec 11, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits 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: Little Dragons Southwest on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1763434.
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