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Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett

1226 NW 18th St, San Antonio, TX 78207
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1999

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About Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett

Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 21, 1999, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett 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).

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Bexar County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
1999
License number
#540916- 5052
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 21 visits
  1. Aug 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A staff member was present at the operation, and had access to children, without a background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  2. Jun 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The health inspection was last conducted on 3.25.24.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025

  6. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the four-minute video footage the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment by placing a weighted blue Coco Melon backpack on the back of the child over the back of their chair preventing that child from standing up. In addition to placing this weighted blue Coco Melon backpack and strapping it around the child’s waist while in centers.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

  3. Sep 22, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a child was observed being placed in a chair for a long period of time not appropriate for the child's age.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were not observed handwashing their hands or the children between diaper changing.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregiver was not observed giving individual attention, holding and comforting a child that was crying after being pushed by another child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a snack was being provided to the children on a bare table.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were not observed sanitizing tables before providing the children a snack.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were observed not positively or actively interacting with the children as they we seen talking longer than an hour amongst themselves.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

  4. Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a caregiver was observed lifting a child by their forearm, pulling a child off the table by their leg when redirecting.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

  5. Sep 21, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a caregiver was observed lifting a child by their forearm, pulling a child off the table by their leg when redirecting.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

  6. Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director is missing the 30 hours of the annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “During naptime in Group 4 one caregiver was supervising nine children with the youngest being 13 months and the oldest being 21 months old. NOTE: This was corrected when another caregiver was called into the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One of the six staff files were missing 24 hours of training from May 2022-2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

  8. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred after a 19-month-old child was found in the classroom unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023

  11. Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One of the six children did not have a current immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Director did not have required training on file for the following; SID, brain development, and head trauma Handling and storing and Building grounds and premises”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett

Is Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 21, 1999.

When was Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett care for?

56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 734-7924 to ask.

What is Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett's phone number?

(210) 734-7924.

Where is Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett?

1226 NW 18th St, San Antonio, TX 78207. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age @ Irving, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).