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Cathy Lynn

4834 CASTLE BRG, San Antonio, TX 78218-4102

Operation number:
915930
Type:
Registered 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:
4
License effective:
February 9, 2009
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106537050
Email:
Not listed
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 seven available inspections for Cathy Lynn from March 30, 2022 through March 17, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 16, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
28

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78218

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
4
Local median
0.74

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
57%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.35

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: Staff training
Report finding
Primary caregiver Cathy Lynn is missing 25 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The 3 dogs on the premises are missing vaccine records. This is scheduled for Febrary 2026.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The tv was on playing PBS Kids with an 11 month old in the room. The tv was left on for over an hour and did not follow the activity schedule. This was corrected at the inspection when it 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: Facility condition
Report finding
A child did not wash her hands after having her diaper changed. This was corrected at the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
747.3213(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing area was not sanitized after using it for an 11 month old infant.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Official code
747.3307(d)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Permit holder is not current on First Aid.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1303(2)(A)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Permit holder does not have current vaccination records for the four pet dogs. They expired April/2023.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation has a total of eight children enrolled: Two children had no files available; Three of seven had no school information. Three of four files did not have a health care statement.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
747.603(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The home was found in unsanitary conditions. Bleach on the kitchen counter near food items. Garbage exposed and accessible to children. Significant amount of gnats were flying throughout rooms, around trash can and on garage door leading from kitchen. The under sink cabinet in the restroom had Drano accessible to children.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was no written activity plan. Permit holder did not have an activity schedule to follow to keep children occupied.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
Official code
747.501(12)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policy did not specify the sleep requirements and restrictions for safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger. -Pets requirements -Promoting indoor and outdoor activities -Duration of physical activities (indoor/outdoor) -Recommended clothing -Plan for weather permitting
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Official code
747.501(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Children backpacks were observed on a recliner in the living room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
747.4305
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed sleeping on the couch, as mats weren't labeled with the children's name. NOTE: Mats were labeled with the children's name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
747.4303(a)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
No current vaccination or healthcare statement were available for review.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The TV was observed on during the inspection while two toddlers were eating cereal. In addition to one of the children using a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when tablet was placed in the child's backpack and 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of the four children files did not have school age information or permission on their enrollment form.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
747.605(14)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the four children files was missing a immunization record.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three of the four children files did not have address to the emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
747.605(6)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Three of the four children did not have release information.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the four children files was missing a healthcare statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children were observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected when the children were assisted.
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Dirty diapers were observed in the restroom trashcan in a unsanitary manner. NOTE: This was corrected when the trash was taken out.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3307(e) - Diapering Procedures - Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Official code
747.3307(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An infant was observed being changed using a changing mat on the sofa. NOTE: A diaper changing pack and play was available to set up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
747.3303(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Permit holder did not have six hours of management training available for review. .
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Official code
747.1309(e)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of the household members and permit holder did not have orientation available.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Official code
747.1403
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify what essential documents will be taken when evacuating. Or how they plan on continue the same care during an evacuation. And how you will reunify the children with someone not on the pick up list.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
Official code
747.5003(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Carbon monoxide was not documented for the month of February and March. NOTE: This was corrected when it was tested and written on the Emergency practices.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5337(a)(4) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Official code
747.5337(a)(4)