The Kindness Academy

9480 BRAUN RD, San Antonio, TX 78254Open
F

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

F
Poor5.7 / 100
Health19/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 11, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Mar 11, 2026

During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 11, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Mar 11, 2026

During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2401(6)Mar 11, 2026

During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Mar 11, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(21)Mar 4, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(21)Mar 4, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(21)Mar 4, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(1)Mar 4, 2026

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

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Sep 18, 2025

During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Sep 18, 2025

During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Sep 18, 2025

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

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Sep 18, 2025

During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Sep 18, 2025

During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 18, 2025

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

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Sep 18, 2025

During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)(1)Sep 18, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Sep 18, 2025

During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Sep 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Sep 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Sep 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(11)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(10)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.501(a)(7)Nov 13, 2024

Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Nov 13, 2024

The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Nov 13, 2024

Licensed space was used like a storage area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

MINORSTAFFING746.501(a)(25)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Nov 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(11)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Nov 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Nov 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(10)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.501(a)(7)Nov 13, 2024

Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Nov 13, 2024

The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Nov 13, 2024

Licensed space was used like a storage area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

MINORSTAFFING746.501(a)(25)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Nov 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(11)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Nov 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Nov 13, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Nov 13, 2024

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

MINORSTAFFING746.501(a)(25)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Nov 13, 2024

Licensed space was used like a storage area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Nov 13, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.501(a)(7)Nov 13, 2024

Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)Nov 13, 2024

The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.5617(a)(5)Nov 13, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(10)Nov 13, 2024

The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 19, 2024

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.

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