Smart Ducklings Daycare
Does Smart Ducklings Daycare have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 52 child-care citations for Smart Ducklings Daycare in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 10 are recorded at the High level and 22 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 10 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The center bus did not have an Electronic Child Safety Alarm installed.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During inspection it was observed that a 3 year old child was in the restroom located in hallway, while caregiver went into another classroom, therefore child was left unsupervised.
- High
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detector is not being tested monthly as required. The smoke detector was last tested 1/12/2024.
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- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregver in the two year room indicated she had 11 children in care, and after counting it was noted that caregiver had 10 children in care. Caregver in the toddler room indicated she had 10 children in care, and after counting it was noted that caregiver had 11 children in care.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregiver in the school-age classroom stated there were ten children in care when there were 14 children in care.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One of the ten children didn't have an immunization record when reviewing on files.
- High
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
No documented of the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide for the month of January 2023.
- High
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policy did not specify the Emergency Preparedness plan. In addition to how the infants will be transported.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 8-month-old child was observed in the crib lying awake holding and drinking out of a baby bottle. In addition to another child awake wearing a baby bib while in the crib. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
- High
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Two of ten children's records reviewed were missing the required information regarding to whom the children may be released.
- Medium High
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection, a strong odor consistent with rodents was detected inside the building.
- Medium High
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The toddler and infant classrooms were over ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children were moved to other classrooms.
- Medium High
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers are not being inspected monthly. The fire extinguisher was last inspected by staff on 1/12/2024.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The small playground had over grown grass along the fence and by the stationary equipment. Two nap mats in the prek room were observed torn from the edges, exposing the foam.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During inspection it was observed that the latch on the fence was not secured approrpiately, creating a safety concern, a child can open the gate. During inspection a riding toy and a play car were observed broken. Note: The broken toys were removed from the playground.
- Medium High
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and two staff members did not have a current training in transportation.
- Medium High
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
It was observed that caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing a child's diaper. Note: Corrected when caregiver sanitized the changing table.
- Medium High
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Two of the fire extinguishers in the center van/bus and fire extingusihers through out the center have not been serviced. The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2023.
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide is not being tested monthly. The carbon monoxide was tested 1/12/2024.
- Medium High
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Director did not have current training in SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/12/2024.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three staff members had CPR training that was taken online, therefore does not adhere with the guidelines for American Heart Association.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During the course of this investigation, it was determined the operation did not report to licensing after being notified on 10.16.23 by the parent by phone and through the Bright wheel message stating the child received medical attention after an injury at the operation.
- Medium High
746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
One seatbelt in van #2 that is located on the first row near the window behind the driver's seat was observed broken.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One of the ten staff files had an expired CPR/First aid cared of 7.7.23.
- Medium High
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Two of the fire extinguishers in two of the van's being used were last serviced in 2021.
- Medium High
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A trashcan without a lid was observed in the classroom 2B with diapers exposed. TA: This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
At the time of the inspection six classrooms were observed with one caregiver in each as only one staff was present in the building which makes them two staff short present in the building.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the dark orange classroom, there was 6 infants (14-17 months) with one caregiver as the children were napping, resulting in being out of ratio by one. NOTE: This was corrected when another caregiver stepped in.
- Medium High
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
In classroom 2A a 12-month-old was observed with a 3-year-old during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
One of the four cribs in the classroom 8A was observed with a loose crib sheet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the toddler room, there were thirteen children with an age group of two years. There was one caregiver. For this age group, a maximum of eleven children are allowed for one caregiver, Therefore, the classroom was out of ratio. This was corrected when another caregiver arrived.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
There are two infants in the Infant room that do not have monthly feeding schedules.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file did not have an updated immunization record.
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
One toddler was sitting in the toddler table and was not strapped in.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant room did not have an updated infant feeding instructions for one infant. The instructions was last updated in February 2024.
- Medium
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Director did not have a current training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
- Medium
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Three classrooms did not have an activity plan.
- Medium
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
During inspection staff stated that a 2 year old child does not have outdoor time, and the child stays inside with another group due to parents request, and there is no doctor note in file.
- Medium
746.505(2) - Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
Based on the interviews conducted with administration changes to the policy were made without notifying the parents. NOTE: Parent signed notifications were provided.
- Medium
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
A menu was not posted at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected when it was posted.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy did not specify the following; -Benefits of physical activity and outdoor play -Duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor Type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -Recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities and -The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play
- Medium
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
One of the ten staff were missing the following training: Safety First Awareness
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
One of the table booster chairs in classroom 7A was observed missing a fasten safety strap while a child was sitting it. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as a safety strap was installed.
- Medium
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A 2-year-old child in room 2A was observed walking with a baby bottle. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
One of six personnel folders did not have the required copy of photo identification.
- Medium
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of ten children's folders reviewed was missing the required healthcare provider's information.
- Medium
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two of six personnel records did not have the required abuse/neglect training.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three of ten children's records reviewed were missing the required Healthcare Statement.
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Three out of six personnel folders did not have the required proof of educational requirements available for review.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One of six personnel folders did not have the required employment affadavit available for review.
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