The Kindness Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
13 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 20, 2026
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
- The Kindness Academy
- License number
- 1776886
- Location
- 9480 BRAUN RD, San Antonio, TX 78254
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 5.7/100
- Inspection record
- 13 inspections, last inspected March 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
60
Total Violations
Mar 20, 2026
Last Inspection
120
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (60)
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11
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
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-04
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-13
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-04
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-09
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-09
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-09
During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13
The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13
The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
Licensed space was used like a storage area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-21
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-21
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kindness Academy's safety grade?
The Kindness Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 5.7 out of 100.
How many violations does The Kindness Academy have?
The Kindness Academy has 60 total violations on record, including 33 critical, 21 serious, and 6 minor.
When was The Kindness Academy last inspected?
The Kindness Academy was last inspected on March 20, 2026.