Kiddie Academy Of Canyon Springs
26335 CANYON GOLF RD, San Antonio, TX 78260 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 240
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashley Newall
- Phone
- (830) 980-5227
- Regulated since
- Aug 31, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1269908 · number 1646959
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Nine of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not include required trainings for the last full year of employment: Administering medication, Handling and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or an Allergic Reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an annual fire inspection conducted every twelve months. The last inspection was conducted on 2/20/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children are provided screen time activities that are not connected to the daily learning objectives or planned activities.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-09. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Other
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One infant classroom had 11 students in care with two caregivers. Note: this was corrected when a student went home.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Illness & medication
One child's medication stored at the center is expired.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
At the time of inspection one caregiver did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers failed to demonstrate good judgement when they did not notify management of a situation that placed a child at risk. They also failed to administer first-aid treatment after becoming aware of the visible bite mark right after it had happened.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Abuse occurred when a caregiver intentionally bit a child on the arm with enough force to cause a distinct bite mark which resulted in a bruise that remained for several days.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Two caregivers failed to report abuse to the Abuse and Neglect Hotline after a caregiver bit a child.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Other Serious
During the investigation, the caregiver admitted to biting a child as a form of discipline after the child had bit and scratched another child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Other Serious
Two caregivers failed to notify the parents of the child immediately once becoming aware that a child was placed at risk when a caregiver bit the child.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was not completed after a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-25. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Other Serious
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 10 staff files was missing 15 staff training hours during their annual evaluation period.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Staff background & training
10 out of 10 staff files were missing Medication Administration Training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
6 out of 10 child files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after being enrolled for 12 months. This is a recite.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-22. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
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Food & allergies Serious
One child had listed food allergies on the enrollment form and did not have a food allergy plan on file. This is a recite.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
6 out of 10 child files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after being enrolled for 12 months.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Food & allergies Serious
3 out of 10 child files reviewed were missing allergy information on the children. One file, the parent did not mark any known allergies on the enrollment form, One child has a listed peanut allergy and use of an epipen but did not have an allergy plan on file. One child had listed food allergies on the enrollment form and did not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Staff background & training
The operation was currently updating all staff files and training certificates. The inspector was not able to evaluate all required employee paperwork, start dates, and verify training hours for 10 staff files evaluated.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.