El Jardin, A Place Where Kids Grow LLC
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78204 ยท Texas operation #1820055
Record summary
6 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 7 inspections); last inspection Sep 17, 2026.
0 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 502 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204
- Phone
- (210) 973-9351
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 26, 2026
- Director
- Yessica Contreras Imperial
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 9, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"
Inspector's note: A caregiver observed in a classroom being left alone with children does not have a Pediatric First Aid.
Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training"
Inspector's note: Two out of the four staff files reviewed did not have a signed orientation statement.
Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies"
Inspector's note: Two out of four staff files reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement that they received the operational policies.
Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901(7)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies"
Inspector's note: Two out of four staff records reviewed did not have a signed aknowledgment they received the personnel policies.
Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.
Jan 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 4, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have a hand-washing sink.
State rule 746.2405(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink"
Inspector's note: There is no sink next to the diaper changing station.
Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Storage for Individual Belongings
State rule 746.4505 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage for Individual Belongings"
Inspector's note: There is no individual storage for children to place their belongings in the classrooms.
Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: El Jardin, A Place Where Kids Grow LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1820055.
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