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Little Cherub Learning Center

12840 N. Fm 1560, Helotes, TX 78023 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Cherub Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Helotes, TX, licensed for up to 91 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 11). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Helotes and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 5 centers in Helotes
2High risk
7Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 9 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Other standards2
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 21, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher in the van was not secured in one of the vans.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Two caregivers dd not have current CPR/First aid certifications that met requirements of hands-on skill based instruction.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
Medium HighApr 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
The use zone of the slide structure and a climbing structure overlap one another.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
Medium HighApr 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
Only 29 of the 41 children in care were signed in for the day. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when arrival times were added to the sign in sheets.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The changing table pad in the twos room was observed to be ripped in a few places, making the pad absorbent and unable to be properly sanitized.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
Medium HighMay 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three out of ten children records did not have current immunizations.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
MediumMay 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Three out of ten children files were missing the health statement on their enrollment form.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
HighJun 17, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not exercise good judgment when she failed to notify the director or assistant director of an injury that occurred in the classroom until over 5 hours after the incident occurred.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
Medium HighFeb 27, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
A caregiver reported carrying a child "like a football" because he did not want to lay down for naptime. This action caused an injury to the child's face.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child, age 9 mos, was missing their 2nd and 3rd PCV vaccination. One child, 22 months, was missing their 4th DtAP, 4th PCV, MMR and Varicella vaccinations.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
The operation's Emergency Preparedness Plan did not contain information regarding continuity of care regarding the children at their designated relocation area.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity91 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 26, 2014
DirectorPallavi Padala
Phone2106956320
State operation #1523183

Common questions

Does Little Cherub Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Little Cherub Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Little Cherub Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Cherub Learning Center cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 21, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Cherub Learning Center compare with other daycares in Helotes?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Helotes by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Cherub Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 21, 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 1523183 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.