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Valley Hi Baptist Academy

6623 SW LOOP 410, San Antonio, TX 78227-4817

Operation number:
219495
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
50
License effective:
November 14, 1986
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106745300
Email:
academy@vhfbcsa.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 39 available inspections for Valley Hi Baptist Academy from September 15, 2021 through July 31, 2026.

22 inspections recorded violations, with 55 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
39

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
55

21 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
37

14 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

39 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 78227

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.41
Local median
0.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
2.39

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 children's records were missing health statements for their records
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director was missing two out thirty clock hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing five clock hours on their annual training requirement hours.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Eight out of nine children files were missing information on health statements, special needs, emergency medical attention, release of children, emergency contact address, and parent s rights.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2025 by the required date of January 15, 2026.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The grass area on the playground was out grown.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant room was observed of having dead cockroaches and debris behind the shelves, milk crate, child size sofa, sitting stools, and between the wall and cabinet. There was a dead cricket in the dining hall under the rolling cart. There were dead cockroaches and crickets on the floor with collected debris. There was a spider with its spider web on the windowsill, dust and dead cockroach.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The infant area has two rooms adjacent; one side with cribs and the other with toys, infant furniture and diaper changing station. The room with the cribs was dark during naptime and had two infants sleeping in their cribs. Note. This was corrected when the caregiver opened the curtain to allow light in the room.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation does not have liability insurance and they had no proof of notifying the parents that the opeation does not currently have liability insurance. Note. The parent handbook has a date stamp of 9/19/2025 of being modified.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Official code
746.207(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The toddler classroom has a diaper changing station and no hand wash sink.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Official code
746.4403(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The infant caregiver walked out of the classroom to open the front door, leaving two infants alone while they were sleeping in their cribs.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant room was observed of having dead cockroaches on the floor and window seal, spider webs, used Q-tip, and debris on long the side of the wall and also on one crib mattress. There were other classrooms also with dead cockroaches on the floor.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a basket filled with monster trucks designated for children ages 3 years and older. The youngest child in the classroom was two years old.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2501(5)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
The toddler classroom is currently under renovations and has been moved to another room where there is no hand wash sink. There is a diaper changing station in the classroom in which caregiver stated they use hand sanitizer after diapering. Note. A portable hand wash sink was added to the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation does not have liability insurance and there was no posting or any other notification staying they have no liability insurance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Official code
746.207(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation recently had their chain link fence replaced, leaving several areas with at least a 10-inch gap from ground to fence.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The toddler classroom for 18-23 month old children had magnetic Bingo chips designated for ages 3 and up. Note. Although the classroom has a combine group of children ages 2 -4 years old, the classroom is still considered and approved for the toddler children. Therefore, the toys and equipment must meet age appropriate guidelines.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2501(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The restrooms located in the hallway did not have soap in the dispensers. Note. This was corrected at inspection when the soap dispenser was refilled.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
At the time of the walk through inspection, a group of children in the infant classroom were observed having screen time. One child was two years old.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a hole on the wall exposing electrical wires to an outlet. This poses a risk to any infant, but especially the one who is laid down on a crib within hands reach.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The trash can in classroom #5 had the lid removed and found inside the can. There was a trash bag filled with garbage that was not taken out on the last operating business day. Classroom #4 was observed with several different sizes of dead cockroaches on the table, tile floor and rugs. Note. This was corrected at inspection when the trash bag was removed and replaced with a new bag and lid placed over the can.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection, one infant did not have a current feeding log for the month of June. The infant went from drinking breast milk to formula.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver disregarded the feeding log a parent had recently updated for the month of April and served an 8-month-old infant cranberry juice. The juice was not listed on the feeding log.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An infant's feeding instruction was not followed when a staff served an infant cranberry juice.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were no feeding logs available for review in the infant classroom for infants not yet eating table food.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The transportation van did not have the child safety alarm in operating conditions.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The files of three out of four children were reviewed and had missing vaccinations according to their age.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants feeding instructions were filled with information on the type of formula, number of bottles and ounces to service, but did not have the date and parent signature.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff files were reviewed and found incomplete. Staff did not have the required annual training hours.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six out of seven staff files reviewed did not have annual training hours. One of those staff files was the infant caregiver who did not have SID's, Shaken Baby, Brain Development and Child Maltreat training.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas inspection has not be conducted since November 2021.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible background check.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The second director had not been submitted as a controlling person. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the second director submitted herself as a controlling person through the provider portal.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
Official code
745.903(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
An infant caregiver had children eating snack watching Cocomelon on a tablet.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The second director has not been submitted as a controlling person. She was listed as a director in November 2023.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
Official code
745.903(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An 18month old child and a 2 year old child were observed eating popcorn which is a choking hazard.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
School age children were observed walking from the playground back inside the building to use the bathroom or allow parents into the building while the caregiver stood between the door of the playground and the building.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was a four month old infant sleeping on a restrictive device inside the crib with a blue fleece blanket. Note: Corrected on 5/22/2023 during inspection, when caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and out of the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was delinquent as of 11/10/22.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While reviewing children's records, 1 of 6 children's files did not have a medical authorization section filled out and signed by parent.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Snacks were observed being served on bare table for 2 infants during snack time.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection it was observed that a 3 month old was asleeping in the crib with a blanket inside the crib.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center did not have a current gas inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 6/14/2019.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection it was observed that a 3 month old infant who is not able to turn on her own was asleep in the crib on her stomach.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/2020.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)