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Carino Child Care Center

435 SIMS AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225-2355

Operation number:
135645
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:
60
License effective:
April 1, 1987
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2105336026
Email:
carino60@sbcglobal.net
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 Carino Child Care Center from September 19, 2021 through September 8, 2025.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 8, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

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
2.3
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
70%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
70%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
746.5617(a)(4)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 2023
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: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 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
View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(2) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
Official code
746.501(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee was present without a cleared background check.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
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
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
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