The Next Step Learning Center LLC
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78216 ยท Texas operation #1675900
Record summary
5 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Sep 14, 2026.
2 of 5 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
- 5246 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
- Phone
- (210) 340-4844
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 1, 2019
- Director
- Christine White
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, 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
Sep 14, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file.
Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. 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: Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file.
Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 18, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Sep 24, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Machine Wash Cloth Toys
State rule 746.3407(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Machine Wash Cloth Toys"
Inspector's note: Cloth toys in young toddler room were soiled. Pillows in the older toddler room were dirty. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the classrooms.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.
Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.
State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"
Inspector's note: The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 13, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit 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: The Next Step Learning Center LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1675900.
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- Manifest Early Learning Academy No citations in 24 months
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All daycares in Northeast Side: Wurzbach, Blossom & Castle Hills
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