# Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 Smart Ducklings Daycare #2 is a licensed child care program (child care center) in San Antonio, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 56 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4025 E Southcross Blvd Bldg 3, San Antonio, TX 78222 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 56 - License/permit: 1800897 - Operator: not published - Phone: (210) 967-3001 - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1484341 ## Inspection record 13 findings across 10 Texas HHSC inspections (2024-08-16 to 2026-03-30); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-09-23 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2025-05-30 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2025-05-30 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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. (§746.2415(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-a-5)) - 2025-05-30 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2025-05-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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. (§746.1401(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1401-e)) - 2025-05-30 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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. (§745.621(b)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-b-3)) - 2025-04-01 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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 (§746.1203(3)(D); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-3-d)) - 2025-04-01 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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. (§746.1401(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1401-e)) - 2025-04-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2025-04-01 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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. (§745.621(b)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-b-3)) - 2025-04-01 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was disciplined by pinching their ear, which resulted in bruising. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2025-04-01 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-30: 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. (§746.2415(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-a-5)) - 2025-01-29 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-01-30: Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights: 1 of 4 children's files was missing the signed Parent's Rights form. (§746.501(a)(20); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-20)) ## Nearby programs - [Mama Bear Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1418104) — 0.23 km, capacity 78 - [Pre-K 4 Sa - South Education Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1118308) — 1.6 km, capacity 470 - [Wee Friends Preschool & Day Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-237669) — 1.98 km, capacity 37 - [Mercy's Playhouse](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1358475) — 2.5 km, capacity 49 - [Smart Ducklings Daycare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1347081) — 2.83 km, capacity 97 - [The Children's Garden, a Place to Bloom](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-554172) — 2.88 km, capacity 56 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1484341 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1484341 - us_census_geocoder record 4025 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD BLDG 3|SAN ANTONIO|TX|78222 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1800897 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1800897 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02328-5050 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02328-5050 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1484341 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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