Texas records · BEXAR County · SAN ANTONIO

Circle School

Licensed Center in SAN ANTONIO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 13, 1985

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 217 PERSHING AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209 6601
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 13, 1985
Operation number: 12902
Licensed capacity: 85 children
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,887
Citations recorded	33
Record covers	November 9, 2021 – April 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	17
Medium	12
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 23, 20263 citations recorded3 of 608 standards cited at this visit

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJune 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025.

InspectionMay 1, 20255 citations recorded5 of 579 standards cited at this visit

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

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

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 378 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 20244 citations recorded4 of 471 standards cited at this visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

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

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 17, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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

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

InspectionOctober 27, 20232 citations recorded2 of 590 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

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 at the time of inspection.

InspectionApril 18, 20232 citations recorded2 of 785 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 285 standards cited at this visit

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

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

InspectionJuly 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 7, 20224 citations recorded4 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022.

InspectionMay 26, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

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

InspectionMay 3, 20227 citations recorded7 of 900 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or OpeningsRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

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

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

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.

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

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2022.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

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

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

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

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

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

InspectionNovember 9, 20212 citations recorded2 of 276 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.