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The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5965 BABCOCK RD, San Antonio, TX 78240
County: Bexar County
Phone: (210) 690-2828
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 131 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 874632
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 4, 2007
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 874632 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 8, Medium 5)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 17, 2022 to June 15, 2026, newest first: 26 visits and 23 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
June 15, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
June 12, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 8, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: April 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 8, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2025 · Correction verified: September 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2025 · Correction verified: September 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
August 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
January 27, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2025 · Correction verified: January 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
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
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2025 · Correction verified: February 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
September 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2024 · Correction verified: May 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
January 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 29, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 8, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 27, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
April 25, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
January 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 6, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 3, 2022 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
February 9, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 26, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2022 · Correction verified: February 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
January 17, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.