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Monica Mendoza

17186 IRONGATE RAIL, San Antonio, TX 78247-6202

Operation number:
1733932
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
12
License effective:
February 9, 2023
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2104736355
Email:
monica279524@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Monica Mendoza from February 23, 2022 through August 12, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 15, 2025 and involved facility condition.

Two later inspections, from September 2, 2025 through August 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 7 local median in 78247

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.31
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.62

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's backyard area, where the children's play area is located contained several safety hazards. Disassembled play equipment and a chair were stored on the side of the home, a propane tank was stored on the stairs and a gasoline container and other miscellaneous items were stored under the stairs.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At time of inspection primary caregiver did not have any annual training hours for February 2023 - February 2024.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the ten children did not have a current immunization record available for review. Two of the ten children are missing pages 2 of the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An updated infant feeding schedule was last provided on September 8, 2022. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
747.2321(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Phone Number to Release information was not provided for seven of the ten children files. Ten of the ten children files did not have address information for Emergency contacts. Three of the ten children files did not have Healthcare information. Six of the ten children files did not have food allergy/special care information.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Official code
747.605(7)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy did not specify promoting indoor and outdoor activity, Duration, Clothing and the plan in extreme weather
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify procedures for evacuating infants under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing -Diagram -How children will be accounted for -Continue care and -Reunification
Correction deadline
July 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Official code
747.5003(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two 16 month old children were observed sleeping in play yards as a sippy cup and a bottle was thrown in the play yards. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when both were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
747.2319(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
After two children finished eating the table was not sanitized. NOTE: This was corrected when the table was cleaned.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203(12) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
747.3203(12)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Two children were observed being served breakfast before washing hands. NOTE: This is corrected when the children were assisted into the restroom to wash hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
747.3213(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation for Smoke detectors was not provided for the month of March 2022. NOTE: Documentation was provided on the Emergency practices form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
747.5115
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation for Fire drill was not provided for the month of March 2022. NOTE: Documentation was provided and noted on the Emergency practice form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation was not provided for the month of March 2022. NOTE: Documents were provided on the Emergency practices form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
Official code
747.5337(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An inflatable pool was observed with water in the background accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected when the inflatable pool was emptied out and removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3501(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3501(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Consumer Report was not provided. NOTE: This was corrected when Form 2885 was provided and certified.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Official code
747.801(12)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Several of the children in highchairs were observed watching TV while eating breakfast. In addition to toddlers watching TV. NOTE: This was corrected when the TV was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of the four highchairs did not have safety straps. NOTE: This was corrected when the highchair was removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
Official code
747.2307