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Rachel Gehrer

4 critical, 32 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 28, 2025.

4938 Orchid Star, San Antonio, TX 78218 · (442) 264-9742

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Antonio licensed centers, n=495

Critical findings4 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 28, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 16

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Registered

Practical7:30a–5pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1751701 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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
Jun 9, 2026 to Jun 9, 20264 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 9, 2026 assessment
- Jun 9, 2026 assessment
- Jun 9, 2026 assessment
- Jun 9, 2026 assessment
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One enrolled child was missing the physician health statement.
  Corrected May 17, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  During the inspection a playground checklist was not available. This was emailed to the operation.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One enrolled child was missing the physician health statement.
  Corrected May 17, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  During the inspection a playground checklist was not available. This was emailed to the operation.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One enrolled child was missing the physician health statement.
  Corrected May 17, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  During the inspection a playground checklist was not available. This was emailed to the operation.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One enrolled child was missing the physician health statement.
  Corrected May 17, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  During the inspection a playground checklist was not available. This was emailed to the operation.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified Jun 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
2025
May 19, 2025 to May 19, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Above Ground Swimming Pools
  During the inspection, it was noted that the operation had an above-ground pool filled with water, which lacked a surrounding gate or fence.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At time of inspection, primary caregiver had nineteen hours of the thirty required annual training hours.
  Corrected May 28, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  At time of inspection primary caregiver did not have the two-hour transportation training.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  At time of inspection, operation backyard was observed with dog feces. At time of inspeciton operation backyard grass was about five inches tall.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Above Ground Swimming Pools
  During the inspection, it was noted that the operation had an above-ground pool filled with water, which lacked a surrounding gate or fence.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  At time of inspection, operation backyard was observed with dog feces. At time of inspeciton operation backyard grass was about five inches tall.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At time of inspection, primary caregiver had nineteen hours of the thirty required annual training hours.
  Corrected May 28, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  At time of inspection primary caregiver did not have the two-hour transportation training.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Above Ground Swimming Pools
  During the inspection, it was noted that the operation had an above-ground pool filled with water, which lacked a surrounding gate or fence.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  At time of inspection primary caregiver did not have the two-hour transportation training.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At time of inspection, primary caregiver had nineteen hours of the thirty required annual training hours.
  Corrected May 28, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  At time of inspection, operation backyard was observed with dog feces. At time of inspeciton operation backyard grass was about five inches tall.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Above Ground Swimming Pools
  During the inspection, it was noted that the operation had an above-ground pool filled with water, which lacked a surrounding gate or fence.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  At time of inspection, primary caregiver had nineteen hours of the thirty required annual training hours.
  Corrected May 28, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  At time of inspection primary caregiver did not have the two-hour transportation training.
  Corrected May 9, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  At time of inspection, operation backyard was observed with dog feces. At time of inspeciton operation backyard grass was about five inches tall.
  Corrected May 16, 2025, verified May 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
2024
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two of the six files reviewed did not include a signed physician's statement.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The permit holder did not have her up-to-date emergency practices log. She stated they are conducted monthly, but she does not know where the checklist is.
  Corrected May 7, 2024, verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two of the four pet dogs in the home were missing up-to-date vaccination records.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(6).
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The permit holder did not have her up-to-date emergency practices log. She stated they are conducted monthly, but she does not know where the checklist is.
  Corrected May 7, 2024, verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two of the four pet dogs in the home were missing up-to-date vaccination records.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two of the six files reviewed did not include a signed physician's statement.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two of the four pet dogs in the home were missing up-to-date vaccination records.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two of the six files reviewed did not include a signed physician's statement.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The permit holder did not have her up-to-date emergency practices log. She stated they are conducted monthly, but she does not know where the checklist is.
  Corrected May 7, 2024, verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Apr 30, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two of the four pet dogs in the home were missing up-to-date vaccination records.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two of the six files reviewed did not include a signed physician's statement.
  Corrected May 19, 2024, verified Jun 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The permit holder did not have her up-to-date emergency practices log. She stated they are conducted monthly, but she does not know where the checklist is.
  Corrected May 7, 2024, verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jun 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Permit holder did not document that she did her fire drills monthly. Last drill documented was in January/2023. A fire drill was conducted and documented during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Permit holder did not document that she did her fire drills monthly. Last drill documented was in January/2023. A fire drill was conducted and documented during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Permit holder did not document that she did her fire drills monthly. Last drill documented was in January/2023. A fire drill was conducted and documented during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Permit holder did not document that she did her fire drills monthly. Last drill documented was in January/2023. A fire drill was conducted and documented during inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
May 1, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
  The permit holder did not have a plan for activities for children while in care.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Permit holder did not have personnel records for neither herself nor her assistant.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include: the safe sleep policy for infants under 12 months of age. the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, weather permitting procedures for parents to review a copy of the most recent licensing inspection report. There is no statement advising that the permit holder does not carry liability insurance.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Permit holder did not have record of safety drills conducted for the year.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Children's Records- Kept at home and available for review
  Permit holder did not have all children's files available for review.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(b).
May 1, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Permit holder did not have record of safety drills conducted for the year.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Permit holder did not have personnel records for neither herself nor her assistant.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include: the safe sleep policy for infants under 12 months of age. the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, weather permitting procedures for parents to review a copy of the most recent licensing inspection report. There is no statement advising that the permit holder does not carry liability insurance.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
  The permit holder did not have a plan for activities for children while in care.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2101.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Children's Records- Kept at home and available for review
  Permit holder did not have all children's files available for review.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(b).
May 1, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
  The permit holder did not have a plan for activities for children while in care.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include: the safe sleep policy for infants under 12 months of age. the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, weather permitting procedures for parents to review a copy of the most recent licensing inspection report. There is no statement advising that the permit holder does not carry liability insurance.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Permit holder did not have record of safety drills conducted for the year.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Permit holder did not have personnel records for neither herself nor her assistant.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Children's Records- Kept at home and available for review
  Permit holder did not have all children's files available for review.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(b).
May 1, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
  The permit holder did not have a plan for activities for children while in care.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  The operational policies did not include: the safe sleep policy for infants under 12 months of age. the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, weather permitting procedures for parents to review a copy of the most recent licensing inspection report. There is no statement advising that the permit holder does not carry liability insurance.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Permit holder did not have record of safety drills conducted for the year.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Permit holder did not have personnel records for neither herself nor her assistant.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Children's Records- Kept at home and available for review
  Permit holder did not have all children's files available for review.
  Corrected May 31, 2023, verified Jun 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(b).
2022
Oct 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  There was no first aid kit available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  There was no first aid kit available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  There was no first aid kit available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 6, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  There was no first aid kit available at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Aug 15, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Registered
  Provider was caring for children without a permit. * Provider applied for permit once they found out they needed one to operate*
  Corrected Aug 23, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(d).
Aug 15, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Registered
  Provider was caring for children without a permit. * Provider applied for permit once they found out they needed one to operate*
  Corrected Aug 23, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(d).
Aug 15, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Registered
  Provider was caring for children without a permit. * Provider applied for permit once they found out they needed one to operate*
  Corrected Aug 23, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(d).
Aug 15, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Registered
  Provider was caring for children without a permit. * Provider applied for permit once they found out they needed one to operate*
  Corrected Aug 23, 2022, verified Aug 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.052(d).

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