Spirit's Heart Childcare Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78219 · Texas operation #1697951
Record summary
6 high-risk · 9 total
6 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Sep 17, 2026.
1 of 9 citations was 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
- 3155 Ackerman Rd Ste 113, San Antonio, TX 78219
- Phone
- (210) 451-9553
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 1, 2020
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Night Care
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 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 7, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"
Inspector's note: A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care when asked.
Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 6, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"
Inspector's note: During the investigation process, it was determined that daycare staff yell at the children when they are misbehaving.
Corrected Sep 4, 2026, verified by the state Sep 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 3, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: Recite: Active supervision was not practiced when a child left his assigned group to attempt to open the operation door to let the CCR inspector in, when the caregiver left the group to open the door to let the CCR inspector in, and when a child was observed to be stabbing other children with a pencil.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.
State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"
Inspector's note: A infant was observed to be seated in a swing that was placed in a crib.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"
Inspector's note: The caregiver in the toddler room was unable to provide the ages of the children in her care.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.
State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"
Inspector's note: A child, identified as 18 months, was observed to be watching cartoons on the tablet.
Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 15, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 14, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: It was determined in an investigation that proper supervision was not utilized when a child was left alone and an unfamiliar person was able to enter the building and classroom spaces and access a child.
Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 29, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Foods that present a choking risk may not be served.
State rule 746.3317(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk"
Inspector's note: Whole grapes were served to children 2-4 years of age.
Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Sanitary holders must be used when serving food.
State rule 746.3317(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders"
Inspector's note: Children were observed eating snack on the floor.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 5 citations. Older history is on the official record.
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: Spirit's Heart Childcare Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1697951.
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