Ms. Penguin's Preschool
Licensed Child-Care Home · San Antonio, Bexar County, TX · Operation No. 1797431
Ms. Penguin's Preschool holds a Full Permit issued April 4, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 23 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 4, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
12309 Sagerider, San Antonio, TX 78254-2687
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
23
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 9 · Medium High 11 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Inspection | 6 |
Deficiency records
April 28, 2026 Standard § 747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.
Corrected: April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.
Corrected: April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 Standard § 747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.
Corrected: April 28, 2026
November 7, 2025 Standard § 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.
Corrected: November 7, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
High Verbatim from the agency record
There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.
Corrected: October 24, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.
Corrected: October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.
Corrected: October 27, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.
Corrected: October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.
Corrected: October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025 Standard § 747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
High Verbatim from the agency record
A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.
Corrected: October 24, 2025
March 6, 2025 Standard § 747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
High Verbatim from the agency record
A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.
Corrected: March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's records were missing mmunization records.
Corrected: March 21, 2025
March 6, 2025 Standard § 747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.
Corrected: March 21, 2025
December 5, 2024 Standard § 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.
Corrected: December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024 Standard § 747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.
Corrected: December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.
Corrected: December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024 Standard § 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.
Corrected: December 5, 2024
September 26, 2024 Standard § 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.
Corrected: September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024 Standard § 747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
High Verbatim from the agency record
The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.
Corrected: September 30, 2024
September 26, 2024 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.
Corrected: September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024 Standard § 747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.
Corrected: September 30, 2024
September 26, 2024 Standard § 747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was dog feces in the yard.
Corrected: September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024 Standard § 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
High Verbatim from the agency record
There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.
Corrected: September 30, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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