Poppy's Kiddie Kampus
Poppy's Kiddie Kampus is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 111 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 30). None of them came in the last 12 months. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #396 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.
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The mat list in two classrooms was not accurate.
One out of ten staff records reviewed was lacking training in the required training topics for their completed 2024-2025 training year.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Certificate posted was signed on 01/01/2024.
The crib mattresses were not flat. The tight sheet curled the mattress. The mattress was not original to the crib nor did it meet the manufactured specifications.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver threw away a pair of soiled underwear instead of putting them in a bag and sending them home to the parent.
Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation did not allow parents to enter the center to drop off their children. The parents had to drop off the child at the entrance of the center.
Based on information gathered, older children have used the infant room as a passageway to access outdoor playground.
6 out of the 9 caregiver files reviewed are missing annual training hours for training year 2021-2022.
Three children did not have their most updated immunization record on file.
Four drivers who transport children do not have current Transportation Safety training.
Two children were missing signed health statements after 12 months of being enrolled in care.
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
9 caregivers are missing current training hours in the following topics: -Handling, storing, & disposing hazardous materials; -Responding to emergency food allergic reactions
8 caregivers are missing current training hours in the topic: Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, Early Childhood Brain Development
The loose-fill in the school age playground measured less than 6 inches in depth.
Black mold and standing water were observed on the patio of the toddler's outdoor play area. This was caused by leaking AC located in play area.
Only one caregiver was observed in the infant room with 5 infants under 11 months old. This Specified Age Group allows 4 infants with one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver joined the infant room to help supervise and care for infants.
A caregiver did not obtain written permission from a parent before using diaper cream on the child.
A caregiver did not inform the parent of a toddler that the child had an ongoing diaper rash.
An infant was observed in a crib with a loose bunched up sheet. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and she moved the infant out of the crib.
The operation did not ensure appropriate supervision of children when a child with ongoing discipline issues injured another child.
Only 5 training hours for the director were available for review. The director is missing 25 hours of training between Jan. 2021- Jan. 2022
The operation does not have attendance records for the director.
Three children are missing current immunization records on file.
The platform at top of slide is broken and has created an entrapment hazard for children.
A child who has been enrolled over a year is missing a health statement from a physician.
Loose-fill in afterschool age playground measures less than 6 inches in depth.
One caregiver is missing 5 hours from annual training hours.
A copy of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review during inspection.
Drinking water was not made accessible or offered to the children in the two year class during snack time.
About this center
Common questions
Does Poppy's Kiddie Kampus take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Poppy's Kiddie Kampus’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Poppy's Kiddie Kampus accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Poppy's Kiddie Kampus cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Poppy's Kiddie Kampus for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes San Antonio, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Poppy's Kiddie Kampus had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 17, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Poppy's Kiddie Kampus compare with other daycares in San Antonio?
It is tied for #396 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Poppy's Kiddie Kampus last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 121452 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.