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Little Big Minds Learning Center

2810 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201 · Bexar County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Little Big Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Balcones Heights, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 3 times. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 9). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #517 of 524 centers in Bexar County and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #517 of 524 centers in Bexar County
2High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 3 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding2
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 9, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A can of air freshener was placed on the toilet tank lid in the children's bathroom, making it accessible to children. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the air freshener was removed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 9, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
A caregiver was unable to provide an accurate age of a child in her care. When asked, the caregiver looked to the director to provide an accurate age of the children.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 9, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One of the three infant feeding instructions was dated 7/22/26. Another form was not dated, CCR inspector was unable to determine if the form had been reviewed and sign within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2026
Medium HighMay 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Four metal bars, measuring 1 1/2 inch to 1 inch were protruding out of the ground on the playground.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Paint was peeling on a wall of the infant classroom.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §746.5207(a)(3)
The evacuation diagram was missing the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 26, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation has not had a sanitation inspection conducted.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
MediumMay 26, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
The operation did not have the following posted: emergency evacuation/relocation diagram, activity plan, keeping children safe, and emergency telephones numbers.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
HighMay 26, 2026InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
Several small plastic play food were in the toddler classroom and posed a choking hazard. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the items from the classroom.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 9, 2026
DirectorLissa Valero
Phone2107087739
State operation #1835387

Common questions

Does Little Big Minds Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Little Big Minds Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Little Big Minds Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Little Big Minds Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Big Minds Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Balcones Heights, 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 Big Minds Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 9, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Big Minds Learning Center compare with other daycares in Bexar County?

It is tied for #517 of 524 centers in Bexar County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Big Minds Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 9, 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 1835387 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.