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The Children's Garden, A Place to Bloom

1575 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223 · 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 56 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (7 of 23). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #424 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #424 of 476 centers in San Antonio
3High risk
7Medium High risk
12Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication7
Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications5
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
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 during the visit
MediumJul 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The first aid kit had two expired bottles of peroxide. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as they were removed.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium LowJul 8, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Three of the six caregivers were missing the affidavit form 2985.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
MediumJul 8, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
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 §746.1613(a)
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
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
MediumJul 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of the six children's files was missing the immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2026
MediumOct 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two of six children files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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?)
Correction verified Mar 26, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
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?)
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Cots are not labeled or assigned to children.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2025
MediumFeb 27, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
2 of 4 children's files did not have current immunization records on file.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two of the six children records didn't have a current immunization as DTap were missing.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
HighOct 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
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.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The last fire drill and extinguishers were conducted on 7.24.23.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
MediumOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
Two of the six staff were missing the following training for 2022-2023 Poison Prevention Medication and Food allergy.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2023
MediumMar 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
Six of the six files did not have photo identification/ID's available in the files.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
Medium HighMar 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Three of the six children files did not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2023
Medium HighMar 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diapers and wipes located under the changing table in the infant and shared restroom were easily accessible to the children.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
Medium HighMar 6, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two of the six employees had expired CPR/First Aid trainings.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2023
HighMar 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
No documentation for the fire extinguishers, smoke detector or carbon monoxide was available at inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 2, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
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.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
Medium HighMar 2, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2023
Medium HighMay 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
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.
Correction verified May 17, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity56 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 16, 2010
DirectorIsabelle Florence
Phone2105319060
State operation #1060730

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 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2026: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points.” 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 #424 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% 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?

Jul 17, 2026. No violations were found 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 1060730 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.