Smart Start Child Care
1514 S Gevers St, San Antonio, TX
4.6· 11 reviews
Baptist Temple Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 234
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About Baptist Temple Day Care Center
Baptist Temple Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 12, 1987, for up to 234 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 234 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks - 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Baptist Temple Church (faith based non-profit)) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Services (CCS) |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 234 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Baptist Temple Day Care Center 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 Baptist Temple Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 234 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #26127
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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 30 visits
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The center had a child's medication in their cabinet without the knowledge of the medication being expired. This was corrected when the medication was removed from the cabinet to return back to parent.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection is currently expired 2/8/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
- Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“At time of inspection, a child was sitting in an infant table chair and was not strapped in. This was corrected at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“At time of inspection, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib. At time of inspection, a bib was observed inside a crib while infant was sleeping. This was corrected during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation made changes to the space, which included the infant classrooms without notifying licensing. Note: This was corrected the day of the inspection when new measurements of the space were taken.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“The bottles in one infant classroom did not have the required labels including the child's first name and last initial. *This was corrected at the inspection*”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection expired on 02/01/2022”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“One child in the infant room was observed eating a snack of apples off of the bare table without a napkin, plate, or sanitary barrier. This was corrected when the apples were removed from the table and a sanitary serving container was provided.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“During inspection, one caregiver observed failed to sanitize the diaper changing station after changing a child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During inspection, one caregiver observed failed to wash their hands after diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022
Sep 21, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Neglect occurred when a child left the classroom and went outside to the parking lot unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Due to the children being out of control in the classroom, one child left the room unsupervised without any caregiver's knowledge.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A caregiver did not know the group they for which they were responsible which led to a child leaving the classroom without the caregiver's knowledge.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
Sep 21, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Neglect occurred when a child left the classroom and went outside to the parking lot unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Due to the children being out of control in the classroom, one child left the room unsupervised without any caregiver's knowledge.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A caregiver did not know the group they for which they were responsible which led to a child leaving the classroom without the caregiver's knowledge.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
- Sep 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“During inspection, there were no records available to review regarding a substitute caregiver who was at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A caregiver was unable to provide information on how an injury occurred to a child that was in their direct care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
Apr 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit in the van used for transportation was missing the required thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the director added a thermometer to the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Baptist Temple Day Care Center
Is Baptist Temple Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 12, 1987.
When was Baptist Temple Day Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Baptist Temple Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Baptist Temple Day Care Center care for?
234, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Baptist Temple Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Baptist Temple Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Baptist Temple Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 533-0165 to ask.
What is Baptist Temple Day Care Center's phone number?
(210) 533-0165.
Where is Baptist Temple Day Care Center?
901 E Drexel Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Start Child Care, 0.3 miles away.