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The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom

5965 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 131 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 23). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #344 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #344 of 476 centers in San Antonio
6High risk
11Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 19 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Health & medication4
Other standards4
Supervision3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 15, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
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 verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighApr 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
MediumApr 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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 verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumAug 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumAug 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumJan 27, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
Medium HighJan 27, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
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.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 8, 2024InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 8, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium HighMay 8, 2024InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan §746.5202(5)
The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
Medium LowApr 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone?? §746.4801
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 27, 2023InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 6, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 3, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
HighJun 3, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
HighJun 3, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
HighJun 3, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
Medium HighJan 26, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity131 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 4, 2007
DirectorLissa-courtney Florence
Phone2106902828
State operation #874632

Common questions

Does The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom 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 The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2026: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #344 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom last inspected?

Jun 15, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 874632 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.