Great Beginnings Child Development Center INC.
4630 TIMCO W, San Antonio, TX 78238 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rebecca Gomez
- Phone
- (210) 680-1766
- Regulated since
- Apr 25, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 303388 · number 864928
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 19 | 16 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (5), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At time of inspection, a caregiver in the school aged class did not have an active background. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was asked to leave.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, two out of five staff members did not have the required Health and Safety training requirements.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, it was noted that cleaning solutions were accessible to children in the restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver in the toddler classroom with combined age group of children was observed to leave children unsupervised when opening the front door to children arriving at the operation. Recite
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the infant's hands after diaper change. Recite
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Director has failed to comply with the required trainings that staff must obtained throughout the year.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver in the toddler classroom with combined age group of children was observed to leave children unsupervised when opening the front door to children arriving at the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Staff background & training
All staff employed at the operation did not have any current annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
The caregiver in the infant room did not have current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and early child brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
All staff have expired CPR/First Aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
Staff who transport children did not have current trasnportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
A plastic mirror was observed to be clipped on one crib during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other
There were no feeding logs available during inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other Serious
Last health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a 2 inch hole in the infant changing table platform.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bleach bottle spray underneath the changing table in the children's restroom at hands reach. There was a clorax wipe container on top of a shelf that was at hands reach of children in the school aged classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the infant's hands after diaper change.
HHSC 746.3421(a) — Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other Serious
The television on a table in the school aged classroom was not anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/17/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
All fire extinguishers inside the operation and in transportation vans were last serviced on 11/2020.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Illness & medication
3 out of 6 children's files do not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 out of the 6 children's files had incomplete emergency contact information; missing address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 9 month old infant was sleeping in a crib covered with a fleece blanket. Note: Correction was made after Child Care Regulation Inspector informed caregiver to remove the blanket from the infant immediately.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-26. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
An arrow staple remover was on top of the play kitchen in the 2-4 year old classroom. Correction was made after caregiver removed the tool.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-26.
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Other
A portable hook up high chair did not have the safety strap in the 2-4 year old classroom. Correct was made when the portable chair was removed.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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