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La Petite Toepperwein

829 Toepperwein Rd, Converse, TX 78109 · Bexar County
9 high-risk citations in last 12 months

La Petite Toepperwein is a licensed child care center in Converse, TX, licensed for up to 122 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 46 times and investigated 19 reports. Inspectors recorded 47 citations, 22 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (10 of 47). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 9 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 12 centers in Converse and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#11 of 12 centers in Converse
22High risk
14Medium High risk
10Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
47 citations from 46 inspections and 13 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 2, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision10
Building & playground safety9
Health & medication6
Training & qualifications4
Other standards4
Records & paperwork3
Child protection3
Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
There were two files that did not have health care provider statements signed at the time of review.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2026
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at time of review.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 13, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Additional Services Offered §746.301(7)
The operation did not notify CCR that they were offering transportation services.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 18, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
During the walk through of the playground, there were three children inside a gate around the wall while the teacher was tending to a child that did not want to leave the playground. *Operation put a carabiner on the gate to not let it open*
Correction verified Jun 29, 2026
HighMar 27, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care after combining classes for nap time.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
Medium HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation process, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio when a caregiver left the room leaving one caregiver with five infants under twelve months old.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.307(a)
The operation did not notify the parents immediately about their child being left on the playground. The parent was notified several hours after the incident occurred.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregivers did not use good judgment when they did not contact EMS after finding a 3 year old child on the playground with no jacket. The child had been on unattended on the playground for over 2 hours. Temperatures that day ranged from 23 degrees to 34 degrees Fahrenheit
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found 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)
During the investigation process, a caregiver did not maintain supervision of a child. The child was able to leave the classroom, go through another classroom, open the door to the playground and enter the playground unattended.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
During the investigation process, a caregiver did not know the number of children that were in their care at drop off time.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
HighJan 29, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
During the investigation process, a caregiver did not follow the operational procedures for doing hourly name to face checks, did not have the name to face checks verified by another staff member, and did not follow the protocols set in place when the operation is short staffed.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
MediumJan 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two caregivers did not have administering medication training at the time of review.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
Medium HighJan 22, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
An infants hands were not washed after their diaper was changed.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
HighJun 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
At time of inspection, the school aged class was observed to have cleaning solutions at childrens reach. THis was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2025
HighApr 1, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
It is found though investigation evidence a staff was assigned a classroom when they did not have the skills to safely supervise the entire group in care.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
MediumMar 24, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Nap cots in the PreK room do not have labels on the cots reflecting the current children using the cots during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill under 2 slides is not 6 inches deep during the inspection. note: This was corrected during the inspection when the loose fill was redistributed under the slides.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation staff failed to respond appropriately to a child's symptoms of illness. The child was seen in the classroom laying on the floor coughing, and observed to be what was described as burning, yet no temperature was taken or first aid given by staff.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
Medium HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent §746.3605(a)(1)
Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that a parent was contacted after discovering a child was displaying multiple symptoms of illness preventing the child from participating comfortably in activates.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
During investigation, it was determined based on the video footage a child was separated from the group for more than 2 minutes, approximately 3 minutes, exceeding the one minute per year of the child’s age.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
HighFeb 19, 2025Found 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)
It is found a child was left unsupervised for 7 minutes in a classroom.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
While reviewing traning records. Two of sixteen employee files did not include verification of Pre Service Training as required.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
MediumSep 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
While reviewing the monthly infant feeding schedules, six of eight schedules were not updated within the last thirty days.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
Medium LowSep 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date §746.623(1)(A)
Two of ten children's files did not include a current immunization record.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
HighJul 29, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
Per inv#3095466--standdard found deficient. Updating additional inv inspection report of pending standard.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
HighJul 1, 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)
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver knowingly allowed children to remain outside of visual and auditory awareness while attending to other duties in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2024
HighFeb 14, 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)
Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up inside the classroom and when arriving outside before the children start to play to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 12 minutes. Based on the interviews conducted, five children between ages 18 months and 2 years old were left on the playground by a caregiver with another caregiver watching the children from a distance from a classroom in the doorway.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024
HighFeb 14, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on the interviews conducted a parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised. The parent was notified at pick-up.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2024
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguishers in both vans used for transportation have not been serviced in the last year.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
MediumNov 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file reviewed did not contain an immunization record.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
Medium HighSep 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
At the time of inspection there were 11 children with one caregiver in the 18 to 24 month old classroom. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the group.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023
Medium HighSep 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The walls in the toddler room and four year old classroom and the two year old classroom have peeling paint.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2023
HighAug 25, 2023InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
At the time of inspection there were pieces of shredded plastic food wrap on the floor in the 12 to 24 month old classroom.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The walls in each classroom have peeling paint.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Each classroom was dirty and in need of cleaning.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023
Medium HighAug 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill has not been conducted since May.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2023
HighMar 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
At the time of inspection, the pole is bent in the fence that separates the toddler and older playground causing an entrapment hazard.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2023
Medium HighJul 13, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Three driver's safety and transportation training certificates were expired.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2022
Medium HighMay 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at the proper depth.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
MediumApr 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three childrens records reviewed did not contain immunization records.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
MediumApr 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
At the time of inspection there were eight children's records reviewed that did not contain health statements.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at the proper depth.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
MediumDec 15, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
There were two classrooms that did not have the current activity plan available for review. This was corrected when the plans were printed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 2, 2021Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined there was a child injured while in care at the operation when a caregiver sprayed a "cleaning" solution in the children's faces.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
HighNov 2, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined that the caregiver used inappropriate discipline when spraying the children in the face as a form of punishment.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
HighNov 2, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined the caregivers are not adequately supervised.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity122 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 6, 1986
DirectorChanel Acosta
Phone2106582639
State operation #216022- 684

Common questions

Does La Petite Toepperwein take infants?

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

What are La Petite Toepperwein’s hours?

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

Does La Petite Toepperwein accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has La Petite Toepperwein had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 22 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 2026: “Notification of Additional Services Offered.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does La Petite Toepperwein compare with other daycares in Converse?

It is #11 of 12 centers in Converse by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was La Petite Toepperwein last inspected?

Sep 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 78109

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 216022- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.