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Licensed Center · Texas

The Next Step Learning Center LLC

5246 Blanco Rd, San Antonio

Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
117
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-07:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Mar 1, 2019
Phone
2103404844

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

0High risk
8Medium-high risk
11Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
12Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 30, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 18, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-01.
  • Non-critical 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 13, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 8, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
    Inspector's note: Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
    Inspector's note: A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
    Inspector's note: The personnel records were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-22.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-15.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two of 10 children's files audited did not have current immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-22.
Oct 12, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-19.
  • Non-critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
    Inspector's note: Play yards used for sleeping were not labeled with the children's names. This was corrected at inspection when the play yards were numbered and a number map was created. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 8, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.