The Kid's Garden Learning Center
6411 VANCE JACKSON RD, San Antonio, TX 78230 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Phone
- (210) 600-3478
- Regulated since
- Nov 17, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1377269 · number 1721145
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2022 | 18 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Illness & medication (4), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 14 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three of four files evaluated did not have Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training available for review and Two of four files evaluated did not have Responding to Food Allergies training available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three of four files evaluated did not have Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training available for review and Two of four files evaluated did not have Responding to Food Allergies training available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
8 file were audited, 3 do not have up to date immunization records available for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
8 file were audited, 3 do not have up to date immunization records available for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 17, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the requirement of reporting the number of employees that left in 2023 by 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 17, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the requirement of reporting the number of employees that left in 2023 by 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was asleep in a crib with a bottle in the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-12.
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Safety & premises
A stationary outdoor equipment item has a broken board that is sharp, and splinted.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was asleep in a crib with a bottle in the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-12.
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Safety & premises
A stationary outdoor equipment item has a broken board that is sharp, and splinted.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
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Safety & premises
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered there was a child found outside in the front parking lot of the operation.
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 2023-03-07. Correction verified 2023-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered there was a child found outside in the front parking lot of the operation.
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 2023-03-07. Correction verified 2023-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was not an updated immunization record available in one child's record out of the eight that were viewed during the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was not an updated immunization record available in one child's record out of the eight that were viewed during the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was one employee that did not have a current CPR and First Aid card 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 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a trash can in the toddler classroom that had no lid. There was garbage from that mornings breakfast in the trash can. Additionally there were trash cans located in the bathrooms that had soiled diapers thrown in them, that had no lids on.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation recorded of the carbon monoxide detection systems, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers being checked monthly. The last date that was recorded was 3/16/2022 that these systems were last checked.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Illness & medication
There was one child file out of eight that were viewed that did not have an updated immunization record available for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was one employee that did not have a current CPR and First Aid card 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 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a trash can in the toddler classroom that had no lid. There was garbage from that mornings breakfast in the trash can. Additionally there were trash cans located in the bathrooms that had soiled diapers thrown in them, that had no lids on.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation recorded of the carbon monoxide detection systems, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers being checked monthly. The last date that was recorded was 3/16/2022 that these systems were last checked.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Illness & medication
There was one child file out of eight that were viewed that did not have an updated immunization record available for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was no lid on the trash can located in the toddler room. Note: The director placed a lid on the trash can during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a tear in the diaper changing mat, in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
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Safety & premises
There was a piece of playground equipment that had broken. These broken pieces appeared to be sharp.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was no lid on the trash can located in the toddler room. Note: The director placed a lid on the trash can during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a tear in the diaper changing mat, in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
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Safety & premises
There was a piece of playground equipment that had broken. These broken pieces appeared to be sharp.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
There was an infant that was sitting up with a bottle propped up by a pillow with a towel on top of it. Note: This was quickly corrected at inspection when the caregiver picked up the bottle and started feeding the infant.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
There was an infant that was sitting up with a bottle propped up by a pillow with a towel on top of it. Note: This was quickly corrected at inspection when the caregiver picked up the bottle and started feeding the infant.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director did not ensure the operation was in compliance with minimum standard rules when a caregiver was left out of ratio, a playground gate was not checked to ensure it was properly closed allowing a child to leave and by allowing caregivers to be in direct care of children for more than 10 hours a day.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other Serious
It was determined that caregivers were in direct care of children for more than 10 hours a day.
HHSC 746.1003(5) — Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 2 year old child was neglectfully supervised by a caregiver. This allowed the child to leave the playground area and walk into the busy street that the daycare is located on.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other Serious
A two year old child was able to leave the playground area without the caregivers knowledge. The child was gone for approximately 15 minutes. The caregiver only realized what happened when the child was returned to her care.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a caregiver failed to adequality supervise the children in care, when a child was able to walk out of the playground gate onto a busy street.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that a classroom with a specified age group of 2 years old had 13 children with 1 caregiver. The caregiver to child ratio for this specified age group is 1 caregiver to 11 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other
It was determined that the director did not inspect the playground area including the gate to the playground. The gate to the playground was unlocked and not latched which allowed a child to leave the playground space and walk to a busy street.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director did not ensure the operation was in compliance with minimum standard rules when a caregiver was left out of ratio, a playground gate was not checked to ensure it was properly closed allowing a child to leave and by allowing caregivers to be in direct care of children for more than 10 hours a day.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other Serious
It was determined that caregivers were in direct care of children for more than 10 hours a day.
HHSC 746.1003(5) — Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 2 year old child was neglectfully supervised by a caregiver. This allowed the child to leave the playground area and walk into the busy street that the daycare is located on.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other Serious
A two year old child was able to leave the playground area without the caregivers knowledge. The child was gone for approximately 15 minutes. The caregiver only realized what happened when the child was returned to her care.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a caregiver failed to adequality supervise the children in care, when a child was able to walk out of the playground gate onto a busy street.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that a classroom with a specified age group of 2 years old had 13 children with 1 caregiver. The caregiver to child ratio for this specified age group is 1 caregiver to 11 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other
It was determined that the director did not inspect the playground area including the gate to the playground. The gate to the playground was unlocked and not latched which allowed a child to leave the playground space and walk to a busy street.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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