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Smart Ducklings Daycare

San Antonio, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

9 state inspections, last 2 years
55 deficiencies on the state’s summary
35 high or medium-high risk
September 21, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued March 12, 2021
Capacity
97 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1702598

Where

1630 Goliad Rd
San Antonio, TX 78223

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 13
  • Medium-high 22
  • Medium 18
  • Medium-low 2
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 55.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
August 14, 2026High746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
State’s note: “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).”
September 11, 2026
August 14, 2026High746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
State’s note: “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.”
September 11, 2026
August 14, 2026High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “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.”
September 11, 2026
April 29, 2026Medium High746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
State’s note: “During the inspection, a strong odor consistent with rodents was detected inside the building.”
April 29, 2026
September 10, 2025Medium High746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
State’s note: “The toddler and infant classrooms were over ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children were moved to other classrooms.”
September 10, 2025
July 11, 2024Medium746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
State’s note: “There are two infants in the Infant room that do not have monthly feeding schedules.”
August 1, 2024
May 8, 2024High746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
State’s note: “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.”
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
State’s note: “One toddler was sitting in the toddler table and was not strapped in.”
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
State’s note: “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.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “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.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
State’s note: “Director did not have a current training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “The infant room did not have an updated infant feeding instructions for one infant. The instructions was last updated in February 2024.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024High746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
State’s note: “The smoke detector is not being tested monthly as required. The smoke detector was last tested 1/12/2024.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024High746.1205(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
State’s note: “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.”
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
State’s note: “Three classrooms did not have an activity plan.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “Three staff members had CPR training that was taken online, therefore does not adhere with the guidelines for American Heart Association.”
June 7, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
State’s note: “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.”
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State’s note: “Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/12/2024.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024High746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
State’s note: “The center bus did not have an Electronic Child Safety Alarm installed.”
July 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
State’s note: “Director did not have current training in SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
State’s note: “The carbon monoxide is not being tested monthly. The carbon monoxide was tested 1/12/2024.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “Director and two staff members did not have a current training in transportation.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “One child's file did not have an updated immunization record.”
May 29, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
State’s note: “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.”
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “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.”
May 22, 2024

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Smart Ducklings Daycare?

Texas HHSC's file lists 9 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 21, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Smart Ducklings Daycare have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 55: 13 high-risk, 22 medium-high-risk, 18 medium-risk, 2 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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