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The Kindness Academy

Child care center · 9480 BRAUN RD, San Antonio, TX 78254-6701 · License 1776886

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 120. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (160)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3— 746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
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2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
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5— 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
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3— 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
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5— 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Yes
4— 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
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3— 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
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4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Yes
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
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3— 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
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5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
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1— 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
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3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
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4— 746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
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1— 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
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4— 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
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4— 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
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4— 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
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4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
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5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
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4— 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
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3— 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
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3— 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
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4— 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
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4— 746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
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5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
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1— 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
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4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
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4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Yes
5— 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Yes
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
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5— 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
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3— 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
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1— 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
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4— 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
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5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
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3— 746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
—
4— 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
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3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
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3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
—
4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
—
5— 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
—
1— 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
—
3— 746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
—
4— 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
—
4— 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
—
4— 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
—
4— 746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
—
3— 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
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2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
—
5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
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5— 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Yes
4— 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
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4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
—
3— 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
—
1— 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
—
4— 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
—
4— 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
—
3— 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
—
3— 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
—
4— 746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
—
4— 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
—
5— 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
—
4— 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
—
4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
—
1— 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
—
5— 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Yes
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
—
3— 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
—
5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
—
4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Yes
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
—
1— 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
—
3— 746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
—
3— 746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
—
3— 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
—
5— 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
—
4— 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Yes
4— 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
—
4— 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
—
1— 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
—
2— 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
—
3— 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
—
4— 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
—
5— 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Yes
3— 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
—
4— 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
—
4— 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
—
3— 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
—
1— 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
—
5— 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
—
3— 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
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4— 746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
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Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (40)

40 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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