Laura Alvarez Gonzalez
San Antonio, TX 78202 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning
- licensed capacity
- 118
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning
Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 11, 2020, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 118 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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: 6 weeks to 5 years old (Kinder) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Gardening, Sprinkler Play, Foam Parties, The Chef Program, Holiday Celebrations |
| Staff | Experienced and highly trained in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4 Star Texas Rising Star (both locations)) |
| Licensed capacity | 118 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning 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 Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 118 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1709915
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 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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Nov 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The most recent fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's Product Certification is not posted for staff and parents to review any products that have been recalled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a new certification was completed and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of five files evaluated did not have a current immunization record on file available for review”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
“The operation has not paid background check fees.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
- Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers were last serviced 05/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the fire extinguishers were serviced during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three of ten files did not have up to date immunization records in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
- May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“2 of the 10 children file reviewed were missing the Emergency care authorization information”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Storage room with cleaning supplies were accessible to children as the door was not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the owner placed a child proof lock on the door.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A classroom was observed to be used as a storage room that is not maintained as a licensed space.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Several hazards included broken equipment are being stored behind the storage shed that are accessible to children on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“3 of the 10 children files reviewed were missing admission date.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The fire inspection form was not provided at the inspection. I attempted to contact the fire marshal to verify the last inspection and the last inspection they have on file is from 2020.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
- Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Preschool and toddler classrooms were noted having extension cords within reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Disinfectant spray and sanitizer was found at reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.2419(9) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - High Chair Trays Sanitized
“Three infant breast milk bags were observed not labeled. - Caregiver labeled breast milk bags at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning
Is Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 11, 2020.
When was Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning care for?
118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 437-2288 to ask.
What is Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning's phone number?
(210) 437-2288.
Where is Books & Bibs Childcare and Learning?
3030 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78220. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspiring Great Minds Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.