Carino Child Care Center

435 SIMS AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 8, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Carino Child Care Center
License number
135645
Location
435 SIMS AVE, San Antonio, TX 78225
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 23.3/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected September 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor23.3 / 100
Health78/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

69

Total Violations

Sep 8, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (69)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Sep 8, 2025

The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Sep 8, 2025

The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 8, 2025

One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 8, 2025

One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1311(d)Sep 8, 2025

The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 8, 2025

One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(4)Oct 2, 2024

There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Oct 2, 2024

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Oct 2, 2024

At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Oct 2, 2024

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(4)Oct 2, 2024

There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Oct 2, 2024

At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Oct 2, 2024

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(4)Oct 2, 2024

There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Oct 2, 2024

At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 2, 2023

A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Nov 2, 2023

There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Nov 2, 2023

One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-16

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 2, 2023

A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Nov 2, 2023

One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Nov 2, 2023

There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Nov 2, 2023

One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Nov 2, 2023

One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Nov 2, 2023

There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 2, 2023

A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(5)Nov 2, 2023

One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Nov 2, 2023

One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)Nov 16, 2022

The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 16, 2022

The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.501(a)(9)Nov 16, 2022

There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(2)Nov 16, 2022

There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 16, 2022

The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(2)Nov 16, 2022

There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)Nov 16, 2022

The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.501(a)(9)Nov 16, 2022

There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(2)Nov 16, 2022

There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Nov 16, 2022

The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)Nov 16, 2022

The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.501(a)(9)Nov 16, 2022

There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Mar 8, 2022

An employee was present without a cleared background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Mar 8, 2022

An employee was present without a cleared background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Mar 8, 2022

An employee was present without a cleared background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-10

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Dec 7, 2021

One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 7, 2021

Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Dec 7, 2021

A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Dec 7, 2021

A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 7, 2021

The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 7, 2021

The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 7, 2021

The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Dec 7, 2021

The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 7, 2021

Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Dec 7, 2021

One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Dec 7, 2021

Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Dec 7, 2021

A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 7, 2021

The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Dec 7, 2021

The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Dec 7, 2021

Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Dec 7, 2021

A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Dec 7, 2021

The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Dec 7, 2021

Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Dec 7, 2021

One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Dec 7, 2021

Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Dec 7, 2021

The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Dec 7, 2021

The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Dec 7, 2021

A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(8)Dec 7, 2021

A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 19, 2021

An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 19, 2021

An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Sep 19, 2021

An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carino Child Care Center's safety grade?

Carino Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 23.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Carino Child Care Center have?

Carino Child Care Center has 69 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Carino Child Care Center last inspected?

Carino Child Care Center was last inspected on September 8, 2025.

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