Vertical Kids
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78217 · Texas operation #1781040
Record summary
3 high-risk · 3 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Nov 2, 2026.
1 of 3 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
- 4222 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217
- Phone
- (210) 802-8272
- Website
- www.vkids.academy
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 2, 2024
- Director
- Tiffany Willis
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, 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
Nov 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 9, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: The caregivers in the Toddler room repeatedly stated that there were eight children in care when there were nine. This was corrected at inspection when a secondary count was conducted with the director and the count was updated on the classroom's white board.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 15, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk If a person's background check came back ineligible, they must be removed from the operation immediately.
State rule 745.635(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter"
Inspector's note: A church employee with an ineligible background check was observed working out of the center. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the building.
Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 17, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk Required Fees
State rule HRC42.054: "Required Fees"
Inspector's note: The operation has not paid background check fees.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 1 citation. 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: Vertical Kids on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1781040.
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