The Children's Garden, A Place to Bloom

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: San Antonio / Bexar / 78223
Street address: 1575 Goliad Rd
Phone: (210) 531-9060
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: April 16, 2010
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 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 17, 2026.

The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated October 26, 2023 to July 8, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 2 Medium High, 10 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 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 15 cited deficiencies for The Children's Garden, A Place to Bloom in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 2 Medium High, 10 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-17.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	2
Medium	10
Medium Low	1
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

2026-07-08 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

Children's Records - Immunizations

One of the six children's files was missing the immunization records.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-08

2026-07-08 · 746.4601(7) · High

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

Three outside plastic toys (two lawnmowers and an infant activity gym) were observed to be broken with sharp edges and cracks. NOTE: Compliance has been met as the items were removed.

Corrected at inspection

2026-07-08 · 746.4003(b) · Medium

First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

The first aid kit had two expired bottles of peroxide. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as they were removed.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-08

Full citation history from HHSC (23)

2026-07-08 · 746.1613(a) · Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
During naptime in the toddler 2 classroom, there was a total of eight children. There was a 17-month-old included in that total, which is considered an infant. Reduction for naptime is only allowed for 18 months and older, which does not include doing the specified age. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection when another teacher came into the classroom
2026-07-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
Three of the six caregivers were missing the affidavit form 2985.
2026-07-08 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-08. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.
At the time, the playgroound surfacing appeared to be compact with no 6 inches of mulch in the use zone areas of the slide and exit areas.
2026-07-08 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
The first aid kit had two expired bottles of peroxide. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as they were removed.
2026-07-08 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Three outside plastic toys (two lawnmowers and an infant activity gym) were observed to be broken with sharp edges and cracks. NOTE: Compliance has been met as the items were removed.
2026-07-08 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
One of the six children's files was missing the immunization records.
2025-10-24 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-18.
Two of six children files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.
2025-02-27 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-03-26.
Cots are not labeled or assigned to children.
2025-02-27 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-03-21.
2 of 4 children's files did not have current immunization records on file.
2025-02-27 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-03-12.
The Director does not have the required training in the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)
2025-02-27 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-03-26.
Four caregivers does not have the required training in the following topics:Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)
2023-10-26 · 746.1309(f) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-08.
Two of the six staff were missing the following training for 2022-2023 Poison Prevention Medication and Food allergy.
2023-10-26 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-15. Correction verified: 2023-11-14.
According to the last fire inspection it was last conducted on 10.25.22. NOTE: Fire inspection has been set up for 11.2.23.
2023-10-26 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-06.
Two of the six children records didn't have a current immunization as DTap were missing.
2023-10-26 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-15.
The last fire drill and extinguishers were conducted on 7.24.23.
2023-03-06 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
No documentation for the fire extinguishers, smoke detector or carbon monoxide was available at inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection
2023-03-06 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-16.
Two of the six employees had expired CPR/First Aid trainings.
2023-03-06 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-27.
Three of the six children files did not have updated immunization records.
2023-03-06 · 746.901(8) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-13. Correction verified: 2023-03-10.
Six of the six files did not have photo identification/ID's available in the files.
2023-03-06 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-15.
Diapers and wipes located under the changing table in the infant and shared restroom were easily accessible to the children.
2023-03-02 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-15.
Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted at the time of the inspection the caregiver and director determined the television was viewed by the children during breakfast.
2023-03-02 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-15.
During the walkthrough into the mobile infant classroom, the children were observed being seated at the table without washing hand before lunch was served. Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted the infant caregiver was unaware of having to wash the infant's hands before feeding infants their baby bottles. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
2022-05-02 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-06. Correction verified: 2022-05-17.
During the walkthrough on the playground we observed trash can with no cover and full of trash that is accessible to children and could cause a safety hazard. We also observed a broken asphalt on the playground that can cause a tripping hazard for toddlers. Trash was accomulate on the ground outside of the fence.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=554172

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.