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Carino Child Care Center

435 Sims Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Carino Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 28). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #470 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #470 of 476 centers in San Antonio
8High risk
10Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Training & qualifications5
Staff ratios5
Health & medication2
Transportation2
Supervision2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 4, 2026InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
During inspection, a bin in the Toddler classroom was observed with water beads accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the water beads were removed from the classroom and thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During inspection, three outlets were observed without safety covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when safety covers were placed in the outlets.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
Two out of five staff files evaluated did not have training available for review for Responding to Food Allergies and Handling Hazardous Materials.
MediumSep 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of five children's files evaluated did not have current immunization records on file.
MediumSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The CPSC form was not certified annually. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed and a current certification form was posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumSep 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
HighOct 2, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 2, 2024InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
Medium HighNov 2, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
MediumNov 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
HighNov 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
MediumNov 2, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2024
Medium HighNov 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
MediumNov 16, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children §746.501(a)(2)
There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022
HighNov 16, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022
Medium HighNov 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
HighMar 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
HighDec 7, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
HighDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(8)
A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 19, 2021Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity60 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 1, 1987
DirectorMartha Enriquez
Phone2105336026
State operation #135645

Common questions

Does Carino Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Carino Child Care Center’s hours?

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

Does Carino Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Carino Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Carino Child Care Center 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 Carino Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2026: “Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Carino Child Care Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #470 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Carino Child Care Center last inspected?

Sep 4, 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 135645 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.