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Bracken Methodist Church Preschool

20377 FM 2252, San Antonio, TX 782664.6· 82 reviews
licensed capacity
196
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2009

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About Bracken Methodist Church Preschool

Bracken Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 4, 2009, for up to 196 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
196 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayNot listed
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity196 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bracken Methodist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Comal 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.
Comal 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 Bracken Methodist Church Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
196 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#953206
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Depth off loose fill did not meet the 6 inch requirements under the swing, slide and tire swing on the big playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation did not notify child care regulation of the move/ reconfiguration of the infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024

  4. May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver who was counted in ratio did not have a background check. Note: Background check was re- submitted during inspection and caregiver was removed from classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

  5. May 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “Benadryl was observed to be expired. CI: this medication was discarded during inspection”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A air freshener spray was found in the restroom accessible to children. Note: Staff removed the spray during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Two Pre-K classrooms has extension cords loose and accessible children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022

  8. Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 16, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “The staff did not use good judgment when she received permission from a parent to purchase a certain item to bring for the class to eat. The staff did not double check the ingredients to make sure there was nothing in it that the child was allergic too.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 15, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The operation forgot to notify Licensing about a positive COVID case within the 2 days allowed. This was corrected when the director remembered after 10 days and reported it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 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 Bracken Methodist Church Preschool

Is Bracken Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 4, 2009.

When was Bracken Methodist Church Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bracken Methodist Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 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 Bracken Methodist Church Preschool care for?

196, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bracken Methodist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bracken Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bracken Methodist Church Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 624-1429 to ask.

What is Bracken Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(830) 624-1429.

Where is Bracken Methodist Church Preschool?

20377 FM 2252, San Antonio, TX 78266. The nearest other daycare we list is Gym Kids Preschool Academy, 1.3 miles away.

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