Carino Child Care Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78225 · Texas operation #135645
Record summary
1 high-risk · 7 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Sep 4, 2026.
3 of 7 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
- 435 Sims Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225
- Phone
- (210) 533-6026
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 1, 1987
- Director
- Martha Enriquez
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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 4, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State rule 746.2501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"
Inspector's note: During inspection, a bin in the Toddler classroom was observed with water beads accessible to the children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the water beads were removed from the classroom and thrown away.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: During inspection, three outlets were observed without safety covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when safety covers were placed in the outlets.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers must complete the remaining required annual training hours on the state's topics.
State rule 746.1309(f) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics"
Inspector's note: Two out of five staff files evaluated did not have training available for review for Responding to Food Allergies and Handling Hazardous Materials.
Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.
State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"
Inspector's note: The CPSC form was not certified annually. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the website was reviewed and a current certification form was posted.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: One out of five children's files evaluated did not have current immunization records on file.
Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 8, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The director must complete annual training on caring for children under 24 months.
State rule 746.1311(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.
Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.
Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 3 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: Carino Child Care Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #135645.
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