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Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD

19274 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 219 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 36 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (5 of 27). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #269 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #269 of 476 centers in San Antonio
14High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 36 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct5
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Supervision3
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety2
Other standards2
Food & feeding2
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 15, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver without an eligible background check was present in the classroom with children and another staff. Note.This was corrected when the staff was asked to leave and they left the property.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
A diaper changing mat was torn.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
MediumMay 12, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two out of ten staff files did not have the full 24hrs of training at review.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighFeb 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
The carbon monoxide detector was not documented as being completed.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2026
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A caregiver had an infant in a highchair without being strapped in the seat. *This was corrected at inspection*
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not have documented that they conducted the fire drill for the past month.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025
HighAug 27, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
Caregiver did not relate to a child with patience or courtesy with the interaction of making the child cry by grabbing them multiple times leaving a mark. *Dir terminated the caregiver after reviewing video*
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
HighAug 27, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Caregiver grabbed a 4yr old child by the arm leaving a mark on the arm. *Dir terminated the caregiver after reviewing video*
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 24, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Based on the information gathered it was determined that one of the staff member's first aid certificate was expired at the time of the incident.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2025
HighMar 12, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The operation had a fire extinguisher in the van, however the fire extinguisher was not secure in the van.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
HighJan 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver grabbed a 2yr old child by the shoulder and chin hard enough to have the 2yr old off balance. *Management terminated the caregiver when it was brought to their attention*
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
Medium HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children §746.4001(5)
A 3yr old child had access to the first aid kit.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children §746.3807(1)
A 3yr old child had access to an aspirin from the first aid kit. *The child did not swallow the pill. All aspirin were removed from the first aid kits.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver was unaware that a 3yr old child had acquired an aspirin from a first aid kit.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighOct 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know how many children were in her care when asked by CCR.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024
Medium HighSep 12, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
An infant child was served food that was an identified allergy. *The operation has developed a new serving policy that has a picture of the child, what the allergy is, and action to take if exposed.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
HighSep 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver left a 3yr old child unattended in the restroom after a restroom break. Same caregiver left a different 3yr child on the indoor playground unattended while returning from that restroom break. *This caregiver is no longer with the operation. Operation had developed new plan with name to face checks.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
HighAug 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A 3yr old child was grabbed with their hands over their head by a caregiver and drug across the room to the door leading to the outdoor playground. *Caregiver is not longer on staff.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
HighAug 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The operation displayed poor judgement by not notifying the parent that their child was drug across the room by a caregiver to the outdoor playground.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
MediumJul 3, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Illness Preventing Care - Child Cannot Participate Comfortably §746.3601(1)
Based on evidence gathered, staff allowed an ill toddler to remain in care although the child had obvious symptoms of illness over the course of the course of multiple days and was inconsolable, which prevented him from participating in care. The operation did not follow their own written illness policy which stated they would require parent to pick up child if ill and/or if the child is "crying for longer than 1 hour without ability to be consoled."
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
Medium HighJul 3, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
Based on evidence gathered, at least three caregivers who were responsible for a toddler at different times throughout the day, did not share pertinent information with each other regarding marks/bumbs seen on the toddler and incidents the toddler was involved in during their shift with the toddler.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
MediumJul 3, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers -Same Caregiver Regularly §746.2501(2)
Based on evidence gathered, staff did not ensure a toddler was cared for by their regular when they decided to move the toddler to another room with a different caregiver because the toddler's assigned caregiver felt uncomfortable taking care of the toddler when the toddler was sick.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
Medium HighApr 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
One child did not have a completed special needs statement.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A bottle of air freshner was observed on top of the papertowel dispenser making it accessible to children in the pre-k. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the air freshner was moved into a cabinet that was out of reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 23, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was seen transporting children without an active background check.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2024
HighJan 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on information gathered in the investigation, a caregiver was yelling at children as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighApr 4, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person §746.4103(b)
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation staff did not follow their policy for release of children when a copy of the pick-up persons ID was not saved and placed in the child's file.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity219 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 20, 2023
DirectorCeleste Cerda
Phone2104021234
State operation #1753535

Common questions

Does Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD take infants?

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

What are Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD 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 Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #269 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Wishes and Big Dreams Playhouse LTD last inspected?

Jul 13, 2026. No violations were found 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 1753535 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.