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Smart Ducklings Daycare #2

4025 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD BLDG 3, San Antonio, TX 78222-3670

Operation number:
1800897
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:
56
License effective:
March 6, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2109673001
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 10 available inspections for Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 from August 16, 2024 through March 30, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 23, 2025 and involved facility condition.

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
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 16 local median in San Antonio

Compared to 504 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.3
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.65

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: Facility condition
Report finding
Two nap mats were torn with foam exposed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the mats were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Official code
746.1401(e)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
Official code
746.2415(a)(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
Official code
745.621(b)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
Official code
745.621(b)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
Official code
746.2415(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on their phone while supervising infants
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Official code
746.1401(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
1 of 4 children's files was missing the signed Parent's Rights form.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)