St. Monica Academy For Children
515 NORTH ST, Converse, TX 78109 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cathy Estrada
- Phone
- (210) 658-6701
- Regulated since
- Jun 28, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1426197 · number 1757510
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 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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Oct 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 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 17, 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 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 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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Nov 18, 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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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies/parent handbook did not include a procedure on how a parent may review the most recent licensing report, may view the Minumum Standards online, or contact the local CCR office.
HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
While reviewing children's files, one of the four files did not have a signed emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records, one of four did not have verification of the required 24 annual training hours. Verification for nine hours was confirmed.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies/parent handbook did not include a procedure on how a parent may review the most recent licensing report, may view the Minumum Standards online, or contact the local CCR office.
HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
While reviewing children's files, one of the four files did not have a signed emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records, one of four did not have verification of the required 24 annual training hours. Verification for nine hours was confirmed.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 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 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 28, 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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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees were working in the center in direct care of a group of children without a current background check and current FBI fingerprints.
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 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees were working in the center in direct care of a group of children without a current background check and current FBI fingerprints.
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 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation of the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguishers available.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation of the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguishers available.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 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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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's CPR and First Aid was completed via online course. The course did not utilize hands on training materials.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Other
Two storage containers were in the playground area. Neither are equipped with lid support.
HHSC 746.3701(7) — Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's First Aid Kit was found to be missing necessary items such as; tweezers, scissors, thermometer, band aids, user guide and adhesive tape.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-25. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill on the playground was found to be lacking the required six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies included that snacks would be provided by the school. When asked about meals, Director stated that parents had the option to bring in their child's meals or order through a service, Crave It. Note: corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(10) — Written Operational Policies - Meals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, duration of time, benefits, and appropriate attire. Note: Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include a statement regarding Continuity of care.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's CPR and First Aid was completed via online course. The course did not utilize hands on training materials.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-19. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Other
Two storage containers were in the playground area. Neither are equipped with lid support.
HHSC 746.3701(7) — Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's First Aid Kit was found to be missing necessary items such as; tweezers, scissors, thermometer, band aids, user guide and adhesive tape.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-25. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill on the playground was found to be lacking the required six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies included that snacks would be provided by the school. When asked about meals, Director stated that parents had the option to bring in their child's meals or order through a service, Crave It. Note: corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(10) — Written Operational Policies - Meals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, duration of time, benefits, and appropriate attire. Note: Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include a statement regarding Continuity of care.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Staff background & training
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