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Lil' Peas & Sprouts Learning Center

Lil' Peas & Sprouts Learning Center

SAN ANTONIO, TX
3.7(41 reviews)
Play-based
WaitlistCDA

At a Glance

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Based on comprehensive analysis of reviews, safety records, and operations.

Ages
0mo - 12yr
Capacity
158 kids
Meals
Included

About Lil' Peas & Sprouts Learning Center

Lil' Peas & Sprouts Learning Center

Founded in 2004, Lil' Peas & Sprouts is a family-owned center led by Alicia Mendoza, who holds a CDA and 19 years of early childhood experience, and Daniel Mendoza, a former high school administrator with a Master’s in Education. The program follows a play-based philosophy influenced by Piaget and Vygotsky, focusing on social and emotional growth. For preschoolers, the Scholastic Big Day curriculum is introduced to build phonemic awareness and character values through exploration. The facility features specialized learning centers for each age group, including quiet, sensory-focused infant rooms and active preschool environments. The center is known for its vibrant activities, such as mobile petting zoos, gymnastics buses, and foam parties on a shaded playground. As a participant in the federal CACFP program, the center provides kitchen-prepared breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, ensuring that nutrition and healthy habits are a fundamental part of every child's day.

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What Parents Say

5 reviews from parents

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Nov 2025
Google

My son stopped attending this daycare about 2.5 months ago. There were some ups + downs but overall, it wasn’t a bad experience. But I just found out that he was being hit from one of the teachers. My son is very smart + his language is advanced. I know he is telling me the truth that Ms. Anissa was hitting him + another student. I called the director Ms. Ruby + she was very apologetic. She said Ms. Anissa no longer works there + that she had no idea this was happening. However she did say “I know what you’re telling me is true” which suggests that she did know + maybe that’s the reason that teacher no longer works there. When I enrolled my son, she told me there were safety cameras but that parents had no access to them. During my phone call with Ms. Ruby, I encouraged her to allow parents to access the cameras like they do at La Petite + other schools in order to hold teachers more accountable. Doing a background check is not enough to ensure that a teacher is professional + appropriate. My son liked all his other teachers + had a lot of fun at this school. But it’s also concerning that the director had no idea that her staff member was hitting children. Isn’t that the point of the cameras?? Posting this to make other parents aware.

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Megan McCluskey Perez
Oct 2025
Google

My kids have gone here since 2017. There is no one in town I would trust more to take care of my kids during the days. Cannot recommend enough.

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Tara Knowles
Jul 2024
Google

My youngest son and I have had an amazing experience with this facility. This caring day cares are hard to find and lil peas truly knows how to make kids feel safe, happy, and comfortable. I highly recommend this location to other parents, even if it's just for a break. The staff is loving to the children, truly a prime example of a village helping to raise a child

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Lauren Ramos
Nov 2019
Google

My daughter has been going here for over 2 years. She has made tremendous strides in speech, counting and more importantly interacting with other children her age. Mrs. Ruby and staff are continuously hosting events like a petting zoo and gymnastics bus. My daughter comes home with numerous arts and crafts weekly. On evenings when I pick her up I always see staff mopping and disinfecting toys. What can you do? Kids will get sick either way but in the 2 years my daughter has gone here she has not been sickly. Communication is always put on the front of the door and I will always get reminder texts from the owner, Mrs. Ruby. If I had any concern I voiced it to her and she acted immediately. I understand having your own business you cannot please everyone but I am one satisfied mommy and truly appreciate all the teachers and staff at Lil Peas and Sprouts for caring for my daughter and instilling structure and fun throughout her day. Keep up the great work ladies!

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Zabrina Aluwihare
Nov 2018
Google

My 3 boys have been attending since August 2018. They love attending here. My 2 year old goes in happy everyday to Ms. Shae. They work on different activities daily, and the rooms are very open and lots for kids to play with. Ms. Shae has taught my son some of his colors and numbers, considering that he just turned 2. Also, you don’t feel like your child is caged in a small room all day. Also, Ms. Sandra in the infants room is so great to my 4 month old. Also her assistant, short hair blonde-very loving to him as well. Over all, I am satisfied with this daycare. Owner Ruby Mendoza does a great job at communicating with me and you can see truly loves her daycare center. Highly recommend them!

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Safety Record

State records from 2024 identify the center as a 'Center Needing Improvement' with a Severity Risk Index of 1.66, reflecting 16 deficiencies across 13 inspections, including two high-risk violations. Historical records from the facility's previous Braun Road location reveal serious 2014-2015 incidents, such as a child leaving the building unsupervised and being found in a vacant field, and high-risk choking hazards like serving whole grapes to toddlers. Other cited safety concerns include failing to notify the state of supervision lapses, missing background checks for some staff, and leaving children unsupervised on a playground.

Parent Reputation

The facility holds a 3.7-star rating on Google based on 35 reviews, with approximately 63% being 5-star and 29% being 1-star ratings. Parents describe the classrooms as clean and colorful, though a significant minority of reviews and state data suggest recurring concerns regarding supervision and regulatory compliance. The business is not BBB accredited but maintains an A+ rating with no recorded complaints on the platform.

Quick Information

Address
5990 Village Park, San Antonio, TX 78250, USA, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78250 4000
Phone
+1 210-681-7890
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