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The Acorn - A School for Young Children

3501 BROADWAY ST, San Antonio, TX 78209-6513

Operation number:
138591
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:
92
License effective:
February 17, 1987
Hours:
08:40 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108268804
Email:
talloaks@theacornschool.net

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 eight available inspections for The Acorn - A School for Young Children from September 8, 2021 through January 27, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 1, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

Four later inspections, from February 13, 2025 through January 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78209

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.74

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.27

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of eight child's records reviewed did not have their food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of eight staff records reviewed did not have documentation of completing orientation.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had expired medication on file for one of the children enrolled. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the operation removed the expired medication from the child's file.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809