2025-09-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two nap mats were torn with foam exposed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the mats were removed.
Corrected at inspection
Smart Ducklings Daycare #2
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- San Antonio / Bexar / 78222
- Street address
- 4025 E Southcross Blvd Bldg 3
- Phone
- (210) 967-3001
- Capacity
- 56
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 6, 2025
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 30, 2026.
The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated January 29, 2025 to September 23, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-30.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Recent citations in the summary window
2025-05-30 · 746.1401(e) · Medium High
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.
Correction date recorded: 2025-05-16
2025-05-30 · 745.621(b)(3) · High
Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
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 date recorded: 2025-05-16
Full citation history from HHSC (13)
2025-09-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two nap mats were torn with foam exposed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the mats were removed.
2025-05-30 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
2025-05-30 · 746.2415(a)(5) · High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.
2025-05-30 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.
2025-05-30 · 745.621(b)(3) · High
Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.
2025-05-30 · 746.1401(e) · Medium High
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.
2025-04-01 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
2025-04-01 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.
2025-04-01 · 745.621(b)(3) · High
Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.
2025-04-01 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on their phone while supervising infants
2025-04-01 · 746.1401(e) · Medium High
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.
2025-04-01 · 746.2415(a)(5) · High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.
2025-01-29 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-01-30.
1 of 4 children's files was missing the signed Parent's Rights form.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1484341
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.