Carino Child Care Center
435 Sims Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
The inspection record is incomplete or awaiting details. Review the published findings and outstanding gaps below.
20 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Infant: availability not confirmed
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Licensed capacity: 60 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
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Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
The inspection record is incomplete or awaiting details. Review the published findings and outstanding gaps below.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
9 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1311(d) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.5603(c) (4 visits); 746.4135(b) (4 visits); 746.901(2) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.5202(1) (4 visits); 746.901(5) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Sep 15, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
44 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
State verification published Sep 15, 2025.
Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Coverage is incomplete. Pending outcomes, unclassified citations, or missing report details must not be read as no findings. Check the state record.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- 2025
- Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
- Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- 2024
- Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5603(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- 2023
- Nov 15, 2023 to Nov 15, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
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- 2022
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- 2021
- Dec 22, 2021 to Dec 22, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 22, 2021 inspection
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1203(6).
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- Dec 7, 2021Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- Nov 3, 2021 to Nov 3, 20214 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 19, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Sep 19, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Sep 19, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Sep 19, 2021Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 1, 1987
- Capacity
- 60 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Bexar
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435 Sims Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225
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