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Little Smiles Day Care

508 Cupples Rd # 5, San Antonio, TX 78237 · Bexar County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Smiles Day Care is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 57 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1998. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 24% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #396 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #396 of 476 centers in San Antonio
4High risk
13Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 14 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Building & playground safety5
Food & feeding2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Transportation2
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 18, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four of the infants did not have updated infant feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
Medium HighJun 18, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The caregiver in the toddler classroom stated the children in the classroom were 2-3 years old when verifying the children were 18-24 months.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighJun 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two of the six children records didn't have updated immunization record on file.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
Medium HighJun 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One of the six staff had an expired CPR/First aid card expiring on 6.9.24. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
MediumJun 18, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
No feeding schedule for the one infant was unavailable at inspection.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2024
Medium HighJun 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A can of paint was observed under the restroom cabinet of the toddler classroom accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
In the toddler classroom the children were observed not washing hands after a diaper change. In the infant classroom a teacher was observed placing a child in the highchair for a cookie without washing the child's hands.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
HighJan 24, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The caregiver in the toddler classroom stated there were 12 children in care when there were actually 10 children in care.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves §746.3505(c)
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed changing diapers with gloves without washing hands between each diaper change.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
Medium HighJun 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio with eight children (4months-13 months) to one caregiver at the time of the walkthrough. This resulted in the caregiver being out of ratio by four children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned back into the classroom.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2023
HighJun 20, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One of the six children files was missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2023
HighJun 20, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
A list of children being transported was unavailable for review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups §746.2505(4)(C)
A toddler was observed in the dining hall walking around drinking from a baby bottle. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
A written plan to handle transportation emergencies was not available at the time.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
HighJun 20, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A seven-month-old infant was observed inside the crib drinking from a baby bottle. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the child was taken out of the crib and held.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
Two shelves in the toddler classroom were observed empty while children were waiting for diaper changes. NOTE: This was corrected when the shelves were filled with age apprpriate toys.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
A trashcan in the toddler classroom was observed without a lid that contained dirty diapers that was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the trashcan was replaced.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Monthly fire drills are not being conducted and documented as required. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are not checked monthly and documented as required.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Gas inspection is overdue as of 7/1/22.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
MediumJul 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two of four children's files did not have a healthcare statement included in their file.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not have a plan set up. Operation is currently in process of gathering all required information.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity57 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 26, 1998
DirectorJasmine Gutierrez
Phone2104347135
State operation #533650

Common questions

Does Little Smiles Day Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Smiles Day Care’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Smiles Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Smiles Day Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Smiles Day Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes San Antonio, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Smiles Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 24, 2024: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Smiles Day Care compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #396 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Smiles Day Care last inspected?

Feb 18, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 533650 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.