Boerne Kindercare
18 SCENIC LOOP RD STE 100, Boerne, TX 78006 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jayme Garza
- Phone
- (830) 981-4343
- Regulated since
- Jun 2, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1508046 · number 1818021
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 18 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The toddler classroom had 10 children present,. Two children were 2 yrs old and eight children were between 18-23 months old. The classroom had one caregiver. The classroom was over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The handwashing sink in a pre-school room was pulling away from the wall and loose and a cover plate for the water pipe leading into the wall was broken. There was a curling carpet under a sensory table in Discovery 1 room causing a potential trip hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Safety & premises
Two out of ten classrooms were missing a posted evacuation route. NOTE: Evacuation postings were added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-08.
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Other
One out of ten child files were reviewed. A child with a start date of 12/1/25 did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The restrooms in Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 classrooms had locks on the door handles that children could reach.
HHSC 746.4421(1) — Doors to Restroom - Locks Out of Children's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
An exit door in Toddler Rm 2 was blocked by stacked child chairs resulting in only one available emergency exit in the room. NOTE: The chairs were moved during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-03.
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Other
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child's vaccination record has not been updated and is missing two vaccines. NOTE: This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-12.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One out of three vehicles utilized by the operation had four frayed seatbelts.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
The transportation binders utilized to transport children did not contain copies of emergency medical authorization forms.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Illness & medication
Six out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated vaccination records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Room 3 had an electrical cord from a fan mounted on the wall accessible to the children. There was also a black lamp cord hanging from a shelf behind the changing table accessible to children. NOTE: All sunscreen and diaper cream bottles were observed stored in classroom restrooms on high shelves out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other
The metal slide and monkey bars did not have any additional use zone surfacing added. NOTE: The blue spinner had been removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two caregivers were observed telling children "no, don't", "I am counting to 2 and you better..", meal time was over and to hurry up.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One classroom had diaper creams and ointments accessible to children in the restroom. NOTE: Caregiver placed the container on a shelf out of the reach of children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-04.
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Safety & premises
Two classrooms had hanging electrical cords from mounted fans on the wall. The cords were within the reach of the children. One classroom had a container of sunscreen accessible to the children in the room. The bottom of a portion of the fence on the prek playground had a hole approximately 6.5 inches dug under the fence. NOTE: The classroom with the sunscreen container placed the items on a shelf in the restroom out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The blue choo-choo train on the prek playground had an exposed screw.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Other
The metal slide, monkey bars and blue spinner toy on the playgrounds had measurable loose-fill depths ranging from 0-4.5 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Infant room 3 had two out of three shelves were turned against the wall limiting access to the toys.
HHSC 746.2405(5) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The fence that backs up to the residential homes behind the operation has numerous areas of Morning Glory vines growing that are accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(6) — Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Food & allergies
Eight children, ages 12-18 mos, were observed sitting in bucket seats having snack. Safety straps were available in the seats but not secured around the children. NOTE: The caregivers put the safety straps around the children after being asked by the inspector.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
There are two areas on the front pre-school playground where the bottom of the fence can be pushed out potentially allowing a child to climb under the fence.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-02. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Safety & premises
On the middle playground, the mulch under the slide and monkey bars was compacted causing uneven depths of loose-fill material. There were two sit and spin toys that did not have any mulch around the equipment.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy handbook did not contain information regarding the promotion of active play to include the benefit, duration for age groups, type and required clothing.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include information on how they will determine extreme weather criteria.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Safety & premises
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