The Children's Garden, A Place to Bloom
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.
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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.
The first aid kit had two expired bottles of peroxide. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as they were removed.
Three of the six caregivers were missing the affidavit form 2985.
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
One of the six children's files was missing the immunization records.
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.
Two of six children files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.
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?)
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?)
Cots are not labeled or assigned to children.
2 of 4 children's files did not have current immunization records on file.
Two of the six children records didn't have a current immunization as DTap were missing.
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.
The last fire drill and extinguishers were conducted on 7.24.23.
Two of the six staff were missing the following training for 2022-2023 Poison Prevention Medication and Food allergy.
Six of the six files did not have photo identification/ID's available in the files.
Three of the six children files did not have updated immunization records.
Diapers and wipes located under the changing table in the infant and shared restroom were easily accessible to the children.
Two of the six employees had expired CPR/First Aid trainings.
No documentation for the fire extinguishers, smoke detector or carbon monoxide was available at inspection. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection
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.
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.
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.
About this center
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.
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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 1060730 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.