Kidz Playhouse L.c.
1127 MINDIE LN, San Antonio, TX 78253 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Wendy Martinez
- Phone
- (210) 617-7880
- Regulated since
- Jul 10, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1493717 · number 1807782
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual was being counted in ratio who did not have an active background check. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the individual was sent home and the background check was ran.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 3, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At time of inspection, infant crib sheets were observed to bot be tight-fitted.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Food & allergies
At time of inspection, multiple infant bottles were observed to not be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-26.
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Other
At time of inspection, infant monthly feeding instructions were not updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other Serious
At time of inspection, a school aged sink was observed to have stalled water. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 25, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was noted that a operational staff did not exercise good judgment by allowing a toddler to play in the playground dressed only in a top and underwear.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was noted a toddler was left unsupervised for one minute in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed supervising children with a pending backgrouns check. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver left the facility.
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 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At the time of diaper changing and sanitizing the mat, the caregiver didn't wash their hands after removing their gloves. NOTE: Corrrected at inspection when the caregiver washed hands.
HHSC 746.3415(12) — Employee Handwashing After Using Cleaners or Toxic Chemicals
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During diaper changing the child didn't wash hands after. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the child washed hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A pre-k room did not have outlet covers over two outlets. *This was corrected at inspection*
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current employee list at inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the smoke detector documented as tested for the previous month.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Other
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walkthrough, a caregiver did not know the ages of the children in her class.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Other Serious
During the walkthrough, a caregiver was heard yelling at children. The caregiver was inside the building and was heard from outside the building.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, there was a bottle of Windex in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children. There is also a metal cabinet outside that the children accessed. THe cabinet contains rusty nails, spray paint, and other hazards.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection, it was observed that a garbage can that contained food did not have a lid on it. This was accessible to children and a toddler was observed with their hands in the garbage.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Other
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Jul 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement by allowing a child to sleep on top of a picnic table for an hour while outside on the playground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited discipline when caregiver grabbed a child by their arm and wrist and attempted to pull the child up from the floor.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other Serious
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At time of inspection, school aged caregiver stated class had ten children when class when there were eleven. - This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other Serious
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of review the operation did not have a documented smoke detector test completed for the past month.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a pending background check was observed caring for children during the inspection.
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 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not received a health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Safety & premises
Construction materials and debris were observed accessible in the playground space. A six inch metal stake nail was observed protruding from the barrier that surrounds the playground equpriments use zone.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for the slide overlapped with another playground equipment's use zone.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include how parents can access the standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the information was added during inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not received a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Records & paperwork
Six out of the seven staff files reviewed during inspection did not include the pre employment affidavit. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers completed the form and added to the file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has been providing care regularly for compensation without a permit from licensing.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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