San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center

706 DIVISION AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225 · Bexar County

58cited violations

10serious

30inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 30
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Janie Campos
Phone: (210) 923-4334
Regulated since: Jan 21, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1223198 · number 1607776
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 14
Safety & premises 14
Staff background & training 18
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	18	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2025	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2024	12	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	8	2	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2022	10	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8)
2021	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sheltering/severe weather and lock-down drills are not documented as completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a lock-down drill was demonstrated.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-11.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced within the past year.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sheltering/severe weather and lock-down drills are not documented as completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a lock-down drill was demonstrated.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-11.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced within the past year.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Director does not have the additional training required available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver does not have a current Pediatric First Aid certificate available for review.
  
  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 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver does not have current Pediatric CPR certificate available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Safety & premises
  There are large pieces of cardboard and a pallet on the side of the playground. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the debris.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-04.
- Records & paperwork
  Two of the four children's files evaluated did not have current admission forms completed.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
- Illness & medication
  Three of four 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 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Director does not have the additional training required available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver does not have a current Pediatric First Aid certificate available for review.
  
  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 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver does not have current Pediatric CPR certificate available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Safety & premises
  There are large pieces of cardboard and a pallet on the side of the playground. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the debris.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-04.
- Records & paperwork
  Two of the four children's files evaluated did not have current admission forms completed.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
- Illness & medication
  Three of four 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 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 16, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not report the number of employees who left from the prior year by 01/15/26.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 16, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not report the number of employees who left from the prior year by 01/15/26.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The director did not notify CCR that two designated classrooms are being used for storage rather than instructional purposes.
  
  HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The director did not notify CCR that two designated classrooms are being used for storage rather than instructional purposes.
  
  HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have completed fire safety practices documented monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detectors have not been tested in the last 30 days. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director tested all the smoke detectors.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have completed fire safety practices documented monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detectors have not been tested in the last 30 days. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director tested all the smoke detectors.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation staff was observed supervising children located in two different classrooms by standing in the door way.
  
  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 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
- Staff background & training
  2 out of the two staff records reviewed during inspection did not have the last full year of trainings for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The wooden fence observed surrounding the playground space is not in good repair as one wooden board had fallen onto the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
- Safety & premises
  Inspections of the playground equipment have not been conducted in the past three months.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the required emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation staff was observed supervising children located in two different classrooms by standing in the door way.
  
  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 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
- Staff background & training
  2 out of the two staff records reviewed during inspection did not have the last full year of trainings for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The wooden fence observed surrounding the playground space is not in good repair as one wooden board had fallen onto the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
- Safety & premises
  Inspections of the playground equipment have not been conducted in the past three months.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the required emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not reported the number of employees that left their employment in 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not reported the number of employees that left their employment in 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director first aid and CPR expired 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-17.
- Other
  The health inspection was expired.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire inspection was expired.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director first aid and CPR expired 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-17.
- Other
  The health inspection was expired.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire inspection was expired.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver lacked pre-service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver lacked 21 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Staff background & training
  Director lacked 27 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver first aid and CPR training expired on 1/30/2022.
  
  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 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The center did not have operational policies available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver lacked pre-service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver lacked 21 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
- Staff background & training
  Director lacked 27 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver first aid and CPR training expired on 1/30/2022.
  
  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 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The center did not have operational policies available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center, 706 DIVISION AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225-2500 (operation ID 1223198, operation number 1607776), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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