The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
5965 BABCOCK RD, San Antonio, TX 78240 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lissa-Courtney Florence
- Phone
- (210) 690-2828
- Regulated since
- Dec 4, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 318115 · number 874632
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-15.
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Other Serious
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Staff background & training
One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Staff background & training
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Records & paperwork
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Safety & premises
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Illness & medication
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-27.
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Safety & premises
The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.
HHSC 746.4801 — Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-27.
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Other Serious
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Apr 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when a group of children with a specified age group of 5 years old was observed to have 23 children with one caregiver. The maximum group size for one caregiver for this specified age group is one caregiver to 22 children. Note: The operation moved two children to a different classroom, and there were two children that were picked up for the day.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Other Serious
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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