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The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom

Child care center · 5965 BABCOCK RD, San Antonio, TX 78240-2137 · License 874632

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 131. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (208)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.
Yes
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
2 746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three children files did not have current immunization.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when a group of children with a specified age group of 5 years old was observed to have 23 children with one caregiver. The maximum group size for one caregiver for this specified age group is one caregiver to 22 children. Note: The operation moved two children to a different classroom, and there were two children that were picked up for the day.
Yes
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm in van #1 did not sound off when the van was turned off. The child safety alarm beeps when the vehicle is turned on, but not when turned off.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The file for the infant room caregiver was reviewed during inspection and was missing training on SID's and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.
Yes
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when a group of children with a specified age group of 5 years old was observed to have 23 children with one caregiver. The maximum group size for one caregiver for this specified age group is one caregiver to 22 children. Note: The operation moved two children to a different classroom, and there were two children that were picked up for the day.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm in van #1 did not sound off when the van was turned off. The child safety alarm beeps when the vehicle is turned on, but not when turned off.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
2 746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three children files did not have current immunization.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The file for the infant room caregiver was reviewed during inspection and was missing training on SID's and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
Yes
2 746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm in van #1 did not sound off when the van was turned off. The child safety alarm beeps when the vehicle is turned on, but not when turned off.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The file for the infant room caregiver was reviewed during inspection and was missing training on SID's and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.
Yes
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three children files did not have current immunization.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when a group of children with a specified age group of 5 years old was observed to have 23 children with one caregiver. The maximum group size for one caregiver for this specified age group is one caregiver to 22 children. Note: The operation moved two children to a different classroom, and there were two children that were picked up for the day.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.
Yes
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
Yes
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The child safety alarm in van #1 did not sound off when the van was turned off. The child safety alarm beeps when the vehicle is turned on, but not when turned off.
2 746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (80)

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

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