The Lilypad Garden School
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78259 · Texas operation #1722980
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 10 inspections, 4 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Jun 16, 2026.
0 of 5 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
- 18952 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259
- Phone
- (210) 497-3024
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 218 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 12, 2021
- Director
- Lilly Arguello
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time 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
Jun 16, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 746.605(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"
Inspector's note: Two of ten children's records audited did not have their physician's information on file.
Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.
Apr 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 28, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 20, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: The operation did not report the number of employees to leave the operation by the required date.
Corrected Jan 20, 2026, verified by the state Jan 26, 2026.
Jan 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 25, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: Two infant feeding sheets were not current in an infant classroom.
Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 18, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 7, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: Two caregiver's did not have a background check submitted. Note: One staff member was counted in ratio during walk through and left operation at 1:00 pm and other caregiver was not present during inspection. Background checks were submitted during inspection.
Corrected Nov 9, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Cribs must have a snug-fitting, firm, flat mattress made for the crib.
State rule 746.2409(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib"
Inspector's note: During inspection it was observed that 13 cribs had additional mats in the cirbs. One of the 13 cribs had two full size mats and a thin mat. One of 13 cribs had two full size mats in the cribs.
Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 24, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Aug 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 19, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Jul 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 2 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: The Lilypad Garden School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1722980.
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