Tiffany Cravey
San Antonio, TX 78222 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart Ducklings Daycare #2
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Smart Ducklings Daycare #2
Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 6, 2025, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Ducklings Daycare #2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1800897
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two nap mats were torn with foam exposed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the mats were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
“Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
“Based on the DFPS investigation, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy pillow.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a volunteer who did not meet caregiver qualifications was left alone with a child.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on their phone while supervising infants”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
“Based on the DFPS investigation, a staff member's role changed from volunteer to caregiver when left alone with a child on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“1 of 4 children's files was missing the signed Parent's Rights form.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Ducklings Daycare #2
Is Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 6, 2025.
When was Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Ducklings Daycare #2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 967-3001 to ask.
What is Smart Ducklings Daycare #2's phone number?
(210) 967-3001.
Where is Smart Ducklings Daycare #2?
4025 E Southcross Blvd Bldg 3, San Antonio, TX 78222. The nearest other daycare we list is Mama Bear Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.