The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: San Antonio / Bexar / 78240
Street address: 5965 Babcock Rd
Phone: (210) 690-2828
Capacity: 131
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: December 4, 2007
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 15, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated May 8, 2024 to June 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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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 14 cited deficiencies for The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-15.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	8
Medium	5
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

2026-06-15 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.

Corrected at inspection

2026-04-08 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

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 date recorded: 2026-04-15

2026-04-08 · 746.1311(e) · Medium

Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

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 date recorded: 2026-04-15

Full citation history from HHSC (23)

2026-06-15 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
2026-04-08 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-04. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
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.
2026-04-08 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
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.
2026-04-08 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
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.
2025-08-25 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-25. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
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.
2025-08-25 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
2025-08-25 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
2025-01-27 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-10. Correction verified: 2025-02-10.
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
2025-01-27 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
2024-05-08 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-22.
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
2024-05-08 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-22.
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
2024-05-08 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-22.
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.
2024-05-08 · 746.5202(4) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-22.
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
2024-05-08 · 746.5202(5) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-22. Correction verified: 2024-05-22.
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
2023-04-27 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-04-27 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
2023-04-27 · 746.4801 · Medium Low
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-10-06 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-06-03 · 746.5605(3) · High
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-03.
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
2022-06-03 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-03.
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
2022-06-03 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-03.
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
2022-06-03 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-03.
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
2022-01-26 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: 2022-02-09.
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=318115

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.