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The Lilypad Garden School

18952 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

The Lilypad Garden School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 218 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 10). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #144 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 61%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #144 of 476 centers in San Antonio
4High risk
1Medium High risk
3Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 18 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork3
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
Two of ten children's records audited did not have their physician's information on file.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees to leave the operation by the required date.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2026
MediumNov 25, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infant feeding sheets were not current in an infant classroom.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
Medium HighNov 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
During inspection it was observed that 13 cribs had additional mats in the cirbs. One of the 13 cribs had two full size mats and a thin mat. One of 13 cribs had two full size mats in the cribs.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2025
HighNov 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two caregiver's did not have a background check submitted. Note: One staff member was counted in ratio during walk through and left operation at 1:00 pm and other caregiver was not present during inspection. Background checks were submitted during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
MediumJul 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required §746.4307
A newly added playground did not contain 2 exits.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
HighJul 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
There was one gate on the 18+ playground that did not close at the ground level creating an approximate 2 in gap. On the back playground where the fence material did not meet the shed, there was a large enough gap where children could exit the playground.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024
HighApr 21, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Former caregiver was seen in video footage grabbing and pulling a child across the carpet.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
HighApr 21, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Former caregiver was seen in video footage hitting a child in the foot with the child's shoe.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
Medium LowFeb 22, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Five of the ten personnel records reviewed did not have the employment affidavit in file.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity218 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 12, 2021
DirectorCorchelle Mabry
Phone2104973024
State operation #1722980

Common questions

Does The Lilypad Garden School take infants?

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

What are The Lilypad Garden School’s hours?

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

Does The Lilypad Garden School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does The Lilypad Garden School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Lilypad Garden School 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 Lilypad Garden School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 7, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Lilypad Garden School compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #144 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Lilypad Garden School last inspected?

Jun 16, 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 1722980 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.