Home Away From Home
9122 ALPINE TRAIL ST, San Antonio, TX 78250 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kristina Pina
- Phone
- (210) 286-6235
- Regulated since
- Jan 13, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1113855 · number 1517121
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
First aid and CPR expired on 10.17.25
HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-10-27.
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Staff background & training
The following trainings were unavailable at the time of inspection; food allergies, hazardous material and medication
HHSC 747.1309(f) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training- Remaining training topics
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
Three of the pet's healthcare statements were unavailable.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inspection, pet vaccinations expired 8/6/24.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Other
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed to be siting in a high chair without using the safety straps.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Safety & premises
The door in the bottom cabinet of the children's restroom was observed broken at the time of inspection.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, primary caregiver only had seventeen hours of the thirty annual required training hours.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, operation did not have current SIDS, understanding early childhood brain development or shaken baby syndrome training, last training certificate date 9.4.22
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Other Serious
At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping and a pacifier lanyard was clipped on child. This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 747.2301(5) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
A two month old infant was observed laying in a mosses basket locating in a playard.
HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At time of inspection, paint spray cans were observed at children's reach in the backyard. At time of inspection, a cleaning solution was observed to be next to food int he kitchen.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At time of inspection, backyard lawn was observed to be about 8 inches tall. At time of inspection, children's bathroom cabinet was observed to have a broken door.
HHSC 747.3203(9) — Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Safety & premises
At time of inspection, fire extinguisher was last serviced in 2022.
HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Safety & premises
At time of inspection, no documentation was available for monthly carbon monoxide alarm. At time of inspection, no documentation was available for monthly fire extinguisher.
HHSC 747.5337(a)(2) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
At time of inspection 4 children records did not state if child needs special needs such as food allergy.
HHSC 747.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Food & allergies
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A two month old infant was observed laying in a mosses basket locating in a playard.
HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Illness & medication
One out of the four records reviewed during inspection did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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