Texas records · BEXAR County · SAN ANTONIO

The Kindness Academy

Licensed Center in SAN ANTONIO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 15, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 9480 BRAUN RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78254 6701
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 15, 2023
Operation number: 1776886
Licensed capacity: 120 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,281
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	June 7, 2023 – July 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	8
Medium	6
Medium Low	1
Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

ReportJuly 30, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.

Correction verified by the state on August 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 895 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 11, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 4, 20262 citations recorded2 of 430 standards cited at this visit

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026.

InspectionOctober 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 18, 20256 citations recorded6 of 592 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 programRisk level: Low

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

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 13, 20249 citations recorded9 of 492 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsRisk level: Low

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

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Licensed space was used like a storage area.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(10) - Written Operational Policies - MealsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024.

746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024.

746.501(a)(7) - Written Operational Policies - DisciplineRisk level: Medium High

Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC websiteRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024.

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 347 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 562 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 145 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.