Cathy Lynn
Registered Child-Care Home in San Antonio, Texas. License #915930, issued February 9, 2009.
- Address
- 4834 Castle Brg, San Antonio, TX 78218
- Phone
- (210) 653-7050
- Licensed capacity
- 4 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.
The state records conditions on this permit . What these mean.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
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This says nothing about the quality of this program. What the state has assessed about it is the inspection record below.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 4,141 standards at Cathy Lynn between March 30, 2022 and March 17, 2026 and recorded 28 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 373 | 2 |
| Record keeping | 5 | 453 | 6 |
| Personnel | 4 | 508 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 155 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 124 | 3 |
| Infants | 4 | 305 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 64 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 4 | 174 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 438 | 6 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 290 | 3 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 164 | 2 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 4 | 276 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 98 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 208 | 2 |
| Transportation | 4 | 118 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,136 of those standards. The remaining 5, including 0 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 7 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on March 17, 2026, and 28 citations.
- 2High
- 15Medium High
- 11Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 28. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium December 16, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.2105(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The tv was on playing PBS Kids with an 11 month old in the room. The tv was left on for over an hour and did not follow the activity schedule. This was corrected at the inspection when it was turned off.
- Medium High December 16, 2025 Corrected at inspection
747.3213(3): Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash her hands after having her diaper changed. This was corrected at the inspection.
- Medium High December 16, 2025 Correction verified March 17, 2026
747.1303(5)(A): Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver Cathy Lynn is missing 25 hours of annual training.
- Medium High December 16, 2025 Correction verified March 17, 2026
747.3703(a): Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The 3 dogs on the premises are missing vaccine records. This is scheduled for Febrary 2026.
- Medium High December 16, 2025 Correction verified March 17, 2026
747.3307(d): Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The diaper changing area was not sanitized after using it for an 11 month old infant.
- Medium High December 12, 2023 Correction verified January 7, 2024
747.3703(a): Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Permit holder does not have current vaccination records for the four pet dogs. They expired April/2023.
- Medium December 12, 2023 Correction verified December 18, 2023
747.2102(a): Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
There was no written activity plan. Permit holder did not have an activity schedule to follow to keep children occupied.
- Medium December 12, 2023 Correction verified January 8, 2024
747.603(a)(1): Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Operation has a total of eight children enrolled: Two children had no files available; Three of seven had no school information. Three of four files did not have a health care statement.
- Medium High December 12, 2023 Correction verified December 20, 2023
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The home was found in unsanitary conditions. Bleach on the kitchen counter near food items. Garbage exposed and accessible to children. Significant amount of gnats were flying throughout rooms, around trash can and on garage door leading from kitchen. The under sink cabinet in the restroom had Drano accessible to children.
- Medium High December 12, 2023 Correction verified December 20, 2023
747.1303(2)(A): Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Permit holder is not current on First Aid.
- High December 15, 2022 Correction verified December 19, 2022
747.501(12): Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
- Medium High March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 29, 2022
747.5003(3): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify what essential documents will be taken when evacuating. Or how they plan on continue the same care during an evacuation. And how you will reunify the children with someone not on the pick up list.
- Medium March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 7, 2022
747.605(14): Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the four children files did not have school age information or permission on their enrollment form.
- Medium High March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 7, 2022
747.605(6): Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of the four children files did not have address to the emergency contacts.
- Medium High March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 20, 2022
747.3703(a): Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
No current vaccination or healthcare statement were available for review.
- Medium March 30, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.4303(a): Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed sleeping on the couch, as mats weren't labeled with the children's name. NOTE: Mats were labeled with the children's name.
- Medium March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 7, 2022
747.1403: Orientation for Household Members- Required
Two of the household members and permit holder did not have orientation available.
- Medium High March 30, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.3303(b): Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
An infant was observed being changed using a changing mat on the sofa. NOTE: A diaper changing pack and play was available to set up.
- Medium High March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 29, 2022
747.501(6): Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policy did not specify the sleep requirements and restrictions for safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger. -Pets requirements -Promoting indoor and outdoor activities -Duration of physical activities (indoor/outdoor) -Recommended clothing -Plan for weather permitting
- Medium March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 7, 2022
747.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the four children files was missing a immunization record.
- Medium March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 14, 2022
747.1309(e)(1): Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Permit holder did not have six hours of management training available for review. .
- Medium March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 6, 2022
747.4305: Storage for Individual Belongings
Children backpacks were observed on a recliner in the living room.
- Medium March 30, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.2105(a): Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV was observed on during the inspection while two toddlers were eating cereal. In addition to one of the children using a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when tablet was placed in the child's backpack and TV was turned off.
- Medium March 30, 2022 Correction verified April 29, 2022
747.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the four children files was missing a healthcare statement.
- Medium High March 30, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.5337(a)(4): Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Carbon monoxide was not documented for the month of February and March. NOTE: This was corrected when it was tested and written on the Emergency practices.
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About this record
Every figure on this page comes from the Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation open data published at data.texas.gov, reproduced as the state recorded it. We do not grade, score or rank programs. A citation is a finding by a state inspector on a given day; it is not a judgment about a program today, and the correction status beside each one is part of the record. This page reflects data retrieved on November 8, 2026. Full methodology.
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