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The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom

5965 BABCOCK RD, San Antonio, TX 78240-2137

Operation number:
874632
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:
131
License effective:
December 4, 2007
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106902828
Email:
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 28 available inspections for The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom from August 31, 2021 through June 15, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
28

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 23 local median in 78240

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.93
Local median
0.82

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
2.48

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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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Official code
746.5202(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
Official code
746.4801
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when a group of children with a specified age group of 5 years old was observed to have 23 children with one caregiver. The maximum group size for one caregiver for this specified age group is one caregiver to 22 children. Note: The operation moved two children to a different classroom, and there were two children that were picked up for the day.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
746.5605(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children files did not have current immunization.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm in van #1 did not sound off when the van was turned off. The child safety alarm beeps when the vehicle is turned on, but not when turned off.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2021
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: Staff training
Report finding
The file for the infant room caregiver was reviewed during inspection and was missing training on SID's and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)