Smart Ducklings Daycare
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas 78223
1630 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78223. (210) 462-1166.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 30 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bexar County: 5
- 8 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 26 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
30 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.
26 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 21, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, at the report to the state on Aug 14, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for, at the report to the state on Aug 14, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk, at the report to the state on Aug 14, 2026
5 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
27 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 14, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director did not implement the plan set forth by the ownership to transport the correct children to the daycare and failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the van driver was not using the attendance sheet and did not know what children they were responsible for.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report picking up the wrong child from school to Child Care Regulation (CCR).”
Apr 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection, a strong odor consistent with rodents was detected inside the building.”
Sep 10, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Jul 11, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
May 8, 2024: inspection20 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The center bus did not have an Electronic Child Safety Alarm installed.”
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“Director did not have current training in SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.”
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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.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Director and two staff members did not have a current training in transportation.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/12/2024.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers are not being inspected monthly. The fire extinguisher was last inspected by staff on 1/12/2024.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“Three classrooms did not have an activity plan.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“One toddler was sitting in the toddler table and was not strapped in.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child’s file did not have an updated immunization record.”
Jan 19, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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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.”
Nov 22, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Nov 14, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
25 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 16, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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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.”
Sep 19, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Required Immunizations
“One of the ten children didn’t have an immunization record when reviewing on files.”
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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.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Two of the fire extinguishers in two of the van’s being used were last serviced in 2021.”
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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.”
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Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“One of the ten staff were missing the following training: Safety First Awareness”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“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”
Feb 2, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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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.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“No documented of the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide for the month of January 2023.”
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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.”
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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.”
Nov 22, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Nov 10, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Feb 28, 2022: inspection8 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Three of ten children’s records reviewed were missing the required Healthcare Statement.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One out of ten children’s folders reviewed was missing the required healthcare provider’s information.”
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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.”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Three out of six personnel folders did not have the required proof of educational requirements available for review.”
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Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“One of six personnel folders did not have the required copy of photo identification.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One of six personnel folders did not have the required employment affadavit available for review.”
All 32 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 8, 2024 | Inspection | 20 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 12, 2021.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 97 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 5 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 768 child care providers in Bexar County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 30.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| East Central Child Development Center | 0 |
| Elisabeth Lujan | 2 |
| Elizabeth Frances Otero | Not given |
| Hands N Hands Childcare | 17 |
| Y School Age @ Steele Montessori | 2 |
| Angel’s Childcare | 21 |
| Smart Ducklings Daycare This child care provider | 30 |
| Mitzy Casanova | 2 |
| Mercy’s Playhouse | 5 |
| Playtime Daycare | 6 |
| Courtney Garcia | Not given |
| Kid Kountry Early Learning Center LLC | 33 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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