The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
1575 GOLIAD RD, San Antonio, TX 78223 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Isabelle Florence
- Phone
- (210) 531-9060
- Regulated since
- Apr 16, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 554172 · number 1060730
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 11 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime in the toddler 2 classroom, there was a total of eight children. There was a 17-month-old included in that total, which is considered an infant. Reduction for naptime is only allowed for 18 months and older, which does not include doing the specified age. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection when another teacher came into the classroom
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Food & allergies
The first aid kit had two expired bottles of peroxide. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as they were removed.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three outside plastic toys (two lawnmowers and an infant activity gym) were observed to be broken with sharp edges and cracks. NOTE: Compliance has been met as the items were removed.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time, the playgroound surfacing appeared to be compact with no 6 inches of mulch in the use zone areas of the slide and exit areas.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-08. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Illness & medication
One of the six children's files was missing the immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-08. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Records & paperwork
Three of the six caregivers were missing the affidavit form 2985.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two of six children files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers does not have the required training in the following topics:Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Staff background & training
The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Other
Cots are not labeled or assigned to children.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Illness & medication
2 of 4 children's files did not have current immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of the six staff were missing the following training for 2022-2023 Poison Prevention Medication and Food allergy.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-26. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
According to the last fire inspection it was last conducted on 10.25.22. NOTE: Fire inspection has been set up for 11.2.23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Safety & premises
The last fire drill and extinguishers were conducted on 7.24.23.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two of the six children records didn't have a current immunization as DTap were missing.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-26. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two of the six employees had expired CPR/First Aid trainings.
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 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diapers and wipes located under the changing table in the infant and shared restroom were easily accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
No documentation for the fire extinguishers, smoke detector or carbon monoxide was available at inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
Three of the six children files did not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Records & paperwork
Six of the six files did not have photo identification/ID's available in the files.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-13. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted at the time of the inspection the caregiver and director determined the television was viewed by the children during breakfast.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walkthrough into the mobile infant classroom, the children were observed being seated at the table without washing hand before lunch was served. Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted the infant caregiver was unaware of having to wash the infant's hands before feeding infants their baby bottles. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Other
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walkthrough on the playground we observed trash can with no cover and full of trash that is accessible to children and could cause a safety hazard. We also observed a broken asphalt on the playground that can cause a tripping hazard for toddlers. Trash was accomulate on the ground outside of the fence.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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