Texas records · BEXAR County · SAN ANTONIO

The Next Step Learning Center LLC

Licensed Center in SAN ANTONIO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 1, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5246 BLANCO RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 7017
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 1, 2019
Operation number: 1675900
Licensed capacity: 117 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-07:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,732
Citations recorded	19
Record covers	November 8, 2021 – September 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High	8
Medium	11

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 14, 20262 citations recorded2 of 668 standards cited at this visit

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 24, 20253 citations recorded3 of 596 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth ToysRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 8, 20245 citations recorded5 of 586 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High

A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes.

Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two of 10 children's files audited did not have current immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2024.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

The personnel records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024.

InspectionOctober 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 683 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old.

Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 1, 20226 citations recorded6 of 783 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

During naptime cots were observed to be numbered but the corresponding assignment charts did not have any children's names attached to them.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium

The employee list has not been validated in one year and four months. This was corrected at inspection when the Director went onto the portal and validated the employee list.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

Two of four children's files audited did not have a special needs statement filled out.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

One of four staff records was missing a start date, employment affidavit, and proof of request for back ground check.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

Two trash cans were observed without lids making trash accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionRisk level: Medium

One of four children's files audited did not have permission to transport answered.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2022.

InspectionMay 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 7, 20211 citation recorded1 of 404 standards cited at this visit

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The CPSC form was not current. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionNovember 19, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 16, 2021Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 8, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.