Circle School

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: San Antonio / Bexar / 78209
Street address: 217 Pershing Ave
Phone: (210) 822-0461
Capacity: 85
Ages served: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 13, 1985
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 23, 2026.

The same records list 16 cited deficiencies dated October 27, 2023 to April 23, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 Medium High, 6 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 15 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 15 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 16 cited deficiencies for Circle School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 Medium High, 6 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-23.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	8
Medium	6
Medium Low	2
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-04-23 · 746.2209 · Medium

Posting of Activity Plan

Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-23

2026-04-23 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-22

2026-04-23 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-22

Full citation history from HHSC (34)

2026-04-23 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-19.
One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.
2026-04-23 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-19.
One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.
2026-04-23 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-23. Correction verified: 2026-06-19.
Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.
2025-06-25 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-08-08.
Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
2025-05-01 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-21.
Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.
2025-05-01 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-23. Correction verified: 2025-06-25.
Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.
2025-05-01 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-23. Correction verified: 2025-05-28.
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.
2025-05-01 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-21.
One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.
2025-05-01 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-21.
When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.
2024-05-20 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-31. Correction verified: 2024-06-13.
Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.
2024-05-20 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-03. Correction verified: 2024-06-13.
Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
2024-05-20 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-06-13.
There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.
2024-05-20 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-24. Correction verified: 2024-06-13.
Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.
2024-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-22.
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.
2023-10-27 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.
2023-10-27 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-03. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.
2023-04-18 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-04-19.
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.
2023-04-18 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-24. Correction verified: 2023-05-24.
6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
2022-11-30 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.
2022-06-07 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-14. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
2022-06-07 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
2022-06-07 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
2022-06-07 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
2022-05-26 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-30. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.
2022-05-03 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.
2022-05-03 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.
2022-05-03 · 746.4601(4) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-10. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.
2022-05-03 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.
2022-05-03 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.
2022-05-03 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.
2022-05-03 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-03. Correction verified: 2022-06-07.
There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.
2021-11-09 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-09. Correction verified: 2021-11-17.
Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .
2021-11-09 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-11-17.
Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.
2021-10-01 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-05. Correction verified: 2021-10-19.
During the course of the investigation it was determined that an inappropriate incident occurred between students when the staff failed to properly supervise children in the restroom.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=94227

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.