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Circle School

217 PERSHING AVE, San Antonio TX 78209-6601 · License #12902 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 85 childrenAges 3 yr – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 23, 2026
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Director
Blanca Luna
Address
217 PERSHING AVE, San Antonio TX 78209-6601 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Skill ClassesPart Time CareField Trips

Ages served

Pre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 85 children
16
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
8
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 23, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan

    Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2026

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.

    Corrected by May 22, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.

    Corrected by May 22, 2026

Jun 25, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.901(6) · Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

May 1, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.

    Corrected by May 9, 2025

  • Medium

    746.901(6) · Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.

    Corrected by May 23, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.

    Corrected by May 23, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.

    Corrected by May 9, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.

    Corrected by May 16, 2025

Nov 8, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 20, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.

    Corrected by May 24, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.

    Corrected by May 22, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.

    Corrected by May 31, 2024

Jan 17, 2024 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Oct 27, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used

    An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.

    Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.

    Corrected by May 2, 2023

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

    Corrected by May 24, 2023

Nov 30, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2022

Jul 20, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 7, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.

    Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

May 26, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.

    Corrected by May 30, 2022

May 3, 2022 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium

    746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.

    Corrected by May 31, 2022

  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.

    Corrected by May 31, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5307(b) · Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.

    Corrected by May 31, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.

    Corrected by May 31, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.

    Corrected by May 31, 2022

  • High

    746.4601(4) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

    Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.

    Corrected by May 10, 2022

Nov 9, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .

    Corrected by Nov 9, 2021

Oct 19, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 5, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 23, 2026 inspection noted: “Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 1, 2025 inspection noted: “When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error