A+ Accredited Learning Center
San Antonio, TX 78228 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Carousel Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Carousel Childcare Center
Carousel Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 6, 2017, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carousel Childcare 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 Carousel Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1628505
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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 22 visits
- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection, a caregiver left the infant room out of ratio when they left the room, leaving one caregiver with six infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“The staff were found to have up to date CPR training but were lacking the required in-person portion of the course.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
746.4805(d) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
“The use zones around the slides on the playground were less than 6 feet and overlapped with each other.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During naptime, a pre-k classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver in the room dozed off for five minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- Nov 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Six out of six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have medication training in the last full year of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Show 12 earlier visits
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
“The operation does not have a current gas inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with diagnosed food allergy did not have a food emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A vent was observed with built of of dust.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom was observed out of ratio as there were two caregivers observed with 11 infants. Majority of the infants were 0-11 months. The correct ratios is two caregivers to 10 infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the oldest infant was moved to another classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“The operation used prohibited punishment when they sent a child to "thinking time", which is a time out, for toileting accidents.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Infant bottle was observed not labeled during inspection. This was corrected at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“An 18 month old was observed not resting in an age appropriate sleeping equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the child was provided a sleeping mat.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Monthly feeding schedule was not available during time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022
- Feb 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carousel Childcare Center
Is Carousel Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 6, 2017.
When was Carousel Childcare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carousel Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 11 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 Carousel Childcare Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carousel Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carousel Childcare Center'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 Carousel Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 980-5617 to ask.
What is Carousel Childcare Center's phone number?
(210) 980-5617.
Where is Carousel Childcare Center?
143 Postwood Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Lutheran Day Care Center, 0.2 miles away.