DaycareFacts.com
Menu
Back

The Kindness Academy

9480 BRAUN RD, San Antonio, TX 78254-6701

Operation number:
1776886
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:
120
License effective:
November 15, 2023
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2105602235
Email:
choosekindness@thekindnessacademysa.com

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 16 available inspections for The Kindness Academy from June 7, 2023 through July 30, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 30, 2026 and involved incident records.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 19.5 local median in 78254

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.31
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
2.7

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3425(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
Official code
746.501(a)(21)
View official report
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Official code
746.501(a)(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
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: Health or food records
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Official code
746.501(a)(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Official code
746.501(a)(25)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)