Shakeitha McGrew
San Antonio, TX 78240 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
- licensed capacity
- 131
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 4, 2007, for up to 131 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
- 131 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2007 |
| Licensed capacity | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom 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 The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 131 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #874632
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates available for review in required topics: Communicable diseases, understanding building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“One of the director files that was reviewed were found to be missing training in required topics, such as: communicable diseases and understanding building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill under and around the use zone for a slide structure and under and around the swing set's use zone was not installed to the required depth as the ground under the surfacing was visible.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In a room with a specified age group of 12-17 months, there were six children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the youngest child was moved to another room to accommodate ratios.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed did not have training certificates in Medication Administration, Food Allergies, and Hazardous Materials available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director's file did not have a training certificate in Food Allergies available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One of the 10 children's files reviewed did not include necessary information for their listed emergency contact; address.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Three of the ten children's records did not include a physician signed statement of health after 12 months of enrollment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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May 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not include a current immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include information on the reunification process for children and parents/authorized individuals.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children's files did not include emergency contact information (addresses) for their listed emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how care will continue in the event of an evacuation of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include information for how children 24 months and younger/ children with limited mobility will be transported to designated location or alternate shelter location.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“A child was observed in a restrictive device for 30 minutes. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the bouncer.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“After diapering, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands. Noted: Employee washed hands once it was brought the her attention.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
“The composite structure of the playground was observed to have a shelf and another climbing structure in the use zones. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the equipment was removed out of the use zones and given its own use zones.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A classroom was observed to be out of ratio when a group of children with a specified age group of 5 years old was observed to have 23 children with one caregiver. The maximum group size for one caregiver for this specified age group is one caregiver to 22 children. Note: The operation moved two children to a different classroom, and there were two children that were picked up for the day.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“It was determined that proper procedures for unloading the van were not completed, after a child was left in the vehicle unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child when the child was left on the transportation vehicle for 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“It was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in the van, that was used to transport children, was not properly working.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“It was determined that there was a child that was left on the van for 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“There were multiple tears in the diaper changing table located in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2022
- Jan 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom
Is The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 4, 2007.
When was The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom care for?
131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom'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 The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 690-2828 to ask.
What is The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom's phone number?
(210) 690-2828.
Where is The Children's Garden, A Place To Bloom?
5965 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. The nearest other daycare we list is Maricela Moreno, 0.3 miles away.