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Short Stuff Daycare

20 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 8, 2026.

245 Escondido Cir, San Marcos, TX 78666 · (817) 308-9470

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsSan Marcos licensed centers, n=25

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 8, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

68% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1808861 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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.

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2026
Jul 8, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver is missing 17 hours of training hours including topics in age-appropriate curriculum, SIDS and Shaken Baby, early brain development, building and premise safety, and six hours in management.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Jul 8, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver is missing 17 hours of training hours including topics in age-appropriate curriculum, SIDS and Shaken Baby, early brain development, building and premise safety, and six hours in management.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Jul 8, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver is missing 17 hours of training hours including topics in age-appropriate curriculum, SIDS and Shaken Baby, early brain development, building and premise safety, and six hours in management.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Jul 8, 2026Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The caregiver is missing 17 hours of training hours including topics in age-appropriate curriculum, SIDS and Shaken Baby, early brain development, building and premise safety, and six hours in management.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Aug 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
May 26, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  The primary caregiver's dog did not have a statement of good health on file.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 annual training hours.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Children records were not available for review.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
May 26, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Children records were not available for review.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  The primary caregiver's dog did not have a statement of good health on file.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 annual training hours.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
May 26, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  The primary caregiver's dog did not have a statement of good health on file.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 annual training hours.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Children records were not available for review.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
May 26, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 annual training hours.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Children records were not available for review.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  The primary caregiver's dog did not have a statement of good health on file.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Standard 747.3703(b).
2025
Apr 29, 2025 to Dec 2, 202516 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were 12 children in care with one caregiver - two children under 18 months old, seven children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, and three 4 year olds. Two children left during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were 12 children in care with one caregiver - two children under 18 months old, seven children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, and three 4 year olds. Two children left during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were 12 children in care with one caregiver - two children under 18 months old, seven children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, and three 4 year olds. Two children left during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were 12 children in care with one caregiver - two children under 18 months old, seven children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, and three 4 year olds. Two children left during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Feb 3, 2025 to Mar 20, 20258 inspections
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- Feb 3, 2025 inspection

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Compare nearby

Licensed homes in zip 78666, same 36-month window.

Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Short Stuff Daycare this page	Infant–Pre-K	12	7:30a–5:30p	20 ser
Audrey Thornton	Infant–School	12	6a–6p	6 ser
Blanca Gonzalez	Infant–Pre-K	3	8a–5p	No findings
Chelsea Romero	Infant–Pre-K	3	7:30a–3:30p	No findings
Dayra Sherbine	Infant–Pre-K	3	8a–5p	No findings
Guzman Group Day Care Home	Infant–School	12	7a–5:30p	8 ser
Oak and Acorn Montessori LLC	Toddler–School	12	8:30a–3p	16 ser

Short Stuff Daycarethis page
Infant–Pre-K · 12 places20 ser
Audrey Thornton
Infant–School · 12 places6 ser
Blanca Gonzalez
Infant–Pre-K · 3 placesNo findings
Chelsea Romero
Infant–Pre-K · 3 placesNo findings
Dayra Sherbine
Infant–Pre-K · 3 placesNo findings
Guzman Group Day Care Home
Infant–School · 12 places8 ser
Oak and Acorn Montessori LLC
Toddler–School · 12 places16 ser