Kiddie Academy of Canyon Springs
Does Kiddie Academy of Canyon Springs have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 19 child-care citations for Kiddie Academy of Canyon Springs in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 6 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have an annual fire inspection conducted every twelve months. The last inspection was conducted on 2/20/24.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Pinching, Shaking, or Biting
During the investigation, the caregiver admitted to biting a child as a form of discipline after the child had bit and scratched another child in care.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers failed to demonstrate good judgement when they did not notify management of a situation that placed a child at risk. They also failed to administer first-aid treatment after becoming aware of the visible bite mark right after it had happened.
Show 16 earlier citations
- High
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Two caregivers failed to report abuse to the Abuse and Neglect Hotline after a caregiver bit a child.
- High
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Abuse occurred when a caregiver intentionally bit a child on the arm with enough force to cause a distinct bite mark which resulted in a bruise that remained for several days.
- Medium High
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
One infant classroom had 11 students in care with two caregivers. Note: this was corrected when a student went home.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection one caregiver did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
- Medium High
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Two caregivers failed to notify the parents of the child immediately once becoming aware that a child was placed at risk when a caregiver bit the child.
- Medium High
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child had listed food allergies on the enrollment form and did not have a food allergy plan on file. This is a recite.
- Medium High
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
1 out of 10 staff files was missing 15 staff training hours during their annual evaluation period.
- Medium High
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
3 out of 10 child files reviewed were missing allergy information on the children. One file, the parent did not mark any known allergies on the enrollment form, One child has a listed peanut allergy and use of an epipen but did not have an allergy plan on file. One child had listed food allergies on the enrollment form and did not have a food allergy plan on file.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Nine of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not include required trainings for the last full year of employment: Administering medication, Handling and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food or an Allergic Reaction.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children are provided screen time activities that are not connected to the daily learning objectives or planned activities.
- Medium
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
One child's medication stored at the center is expired.
- Medium
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
An incident report was not completed after a child was placed at risk.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
6 out of 10 child files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after being enrolled for 12 months. This is a recite.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
10 out of 10 staff files were missing Medication Administration Training.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The operation was currently updating all staff files and training certificates. The inspector was not able to evaluate all required employee paperwork, start dates, and verify training hours for 10 staff files evaluated.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
6 out of 10 child files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after being enrolled for 12 months.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.