The Kindness Academy
Licensed Center · San Antonio, Bexar County, TX · Operation No. 1776886
The Kindness Academy holds a Full Permit issued November 15, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
November 15, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
120 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
9480 Braun Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254-6701
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 8 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 1 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Inspection | 9 |
| May 22, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 30, 2026 Standard § 746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.
Corrected: August 17, 2026
March 11, 2026 Standard § 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
Corrected: March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted
Corrected: March 11, 2026
March 4, 2026 Standard § 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.
Corrected: March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026 Standard § 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.
Corrected: March 13, 2026
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
Corrected: October 2, 2025
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.
Corrected: September 18, 2025
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.
Corrected: September 18, 2025
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
Corrected: October 2, 2025
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
Corrected: October 2, 2025
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Low Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
Corrected: October 9, 2025
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
Corrected: November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - Meals
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.
Corrected: November 15, 2024
November 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
Corrected: November 20, 2024
January 19, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
Corrected: January 21, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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