Tia's Child Care Academy
1016 N FLORES ST, San Antonio, TX 78212 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marcela Espinoza
- Phone
- (210) 564-9095
- Regulated since
- Apr 5, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1362402 · number 1712213
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 20 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The Children's Product Certification is not posted for staff and parents to review any products that have been recalled. This was corrected at inspection and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The Children's Product Certification is not posted for staff and parents to review any products that have been recalled. This was corrected at inspection and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-26.
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Other
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, it was observed that a caregiver grab a child by the legs to remove the child from beneath the crib.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, one out of four staff files did not have the required annual trainings documentation for review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the children's playground was observed to have protruding nails on the steps. Additionally, a metal chain with a lock was present within the playground area. Furthermore, approximately three inches of an opening beneath a storage unit was noted.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, it was observed that a caregiver grab a child by the legs to remove the child from beneath the crib.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, one out of four staff files did not have the required annual trainings documentation for review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the children's playground was observed to have protruding nails on the steps. Additionally, a metal chain with a lock was present within the playground area. Furthermore, approximately three inches of an opening beneath a storage unit was noted.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The following training certificates were unavailable for review; Food allergy Medication Building and storing hazard material SIDS
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Staff background & training
Transportation two-hour training certificate was unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The following training certificates were unavailable for review; Food allergy Medication Building and storing hazard material SIDS
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Staff background & training
Transportation two-hour training certificate was unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The after-school caregiver was unaware of the oldest child's age in the group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The after-school caregiver was unaware of the oldest child's age in the group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
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Other
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 of 4 Caregivers did not have a current certificate in pediatric CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Staff background & training
2 of 4 caregivers records reviewed did not contain documentation that annual training was completed.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an annual fire inspection completed. The last fire inspection was completed on 9/16/2022
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 4 Caregivers did not have Form 2947, employment affidavit or a photo identification available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-16. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 of 4 Caregivers did not have a current certificate in pediatric CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Staff background & training
2 of 4 caregivers records reviewed did not contain documentation that annual training was completed.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an annual fire inspection completed. The last fire inspection was completed on 9/16/2022
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 4 Caregivers did not have Form 2947, employment affidavit or a photo identification available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-16. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 of the 4 staff member are missing training. One employee is missing the pre-service training and the second employee was missing 4 of the 8 hours of training.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Other
The last health inspection was conducted on 11/22.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the bathroom the trash can was missing the lid and contained diapers and towels. In the main entrance area was a small trash can that had food items with no lid. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Food & allergies
Missing posting of the food allergies for one of the children in care. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Records & paperwork
Required posting of Keep Kids Safe was missing from the bulletin board. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.401(3) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Safety & premises
The needle on the fire extinguisher located in the transportation vehicle was on the red indicating to be recharged. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 of the 4 staff member are missing training. One employee is missing the pre-service training and the second employee was missing 4 of the 8 hours of training.
HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Other
The last health inspection was conducted on 11/22.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the bathroom the trash can was missing the lid and contained diapers and towels. In the main entrance area was a small trash can that had food items with no lid. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Food & allergies
Missing posting of the food allergies for one of the children in care. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Records & paperwork
Required posting of Keep Kids Safe was missing from the bulletin board. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.401(3) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Safety & premises
The needle on the fire extinguisher located in the transportation vehicle was on the red indicating to be recharged. Note: Completed at inspection
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-13.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three infant feeding schedule were not currently updates.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily reports were not provided for review. NOTE: This was corrected when this was
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Safety & premises
A nap mat was observed torn while a child was sleeping on it.
HHSC 746.2505(1) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Other
Daily building grounds checklist was unavailable for review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when checklist was provided.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four files was not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three infant feeding schedule were not currently updates.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily reports were not provided for review. NOTE: This was corrected when this was
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Safety & premises
A nap mat was observed torn while a child was sleeping on it.
HHSC 746.2505(1) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Other
Daily building grounds checklist was unavailable for review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when checklist was provided.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four files was not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-04-19.
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Other
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Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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