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St. Monica Academy for Children

515 NORTH ST, Converse, TX 78109-2125

Operation number:
1757510
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:
24
License effective:
June 28, 2023
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106586701
Email:
academy@saintmonica.net

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 13 available inspections for St. Monica Academy for Children from November 17, 2022 through June 8, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Five later inspections, from November 18, 2024 through June 8, 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
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 78109

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.5

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
While reviewing children's files, one of the four files did not have a signed emergency medical authorization.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing personnel records, one of four did not have verification of the required 24 annual training hours. Verification for nine hours was confirmed.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies/parent handbook did not include a procedure on how a parent may review the most recent licensing report, may view the Minumum Standards online, or contact the local CCR office.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Official code
746.501(a)(22)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two employees were working in the center in direct care of a group of children without a current background check and current FBI fingerprints.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no documentation of the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguishers available.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include a statement regarding Continuity of care.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Official code
746.5202(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's CPR and First Aid was completed via online course. The course did not utilize hands on training materials.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill on the playground was found to be lacking the required six inches.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation's First Aid Kit was found to be missing necessary items such as; tweezers, scissors, thermometer, band aids, user guide and adhesive tape.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two storage containers were in the playground area. Neither are equipped with lid support.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Official code
746.3701(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies included that snacks would be provided by the school. When asked about meals, Director stated that parents had the option to bring in their child's meals or order through a service, Crave It. Note: corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
Official code
746.501(a)(10)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operational Policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, duration of time, benefits, and appropriate attire. Note: Corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)