Lois H. Koutz
San Antonio, TX 78216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Castle Hills KinderCare is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2006, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 52 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Castle Hills KinderCare 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).
State record
52 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 52 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
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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746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used cruel and unusual punishment by yelling and using inappropriate language towards the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
746.4101(a) - Release of Children
“The investigation revealed that operation staff attempted to prevent a parent from leaving with their children in the absence of a court order.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Four of ten personnel records audited did not have proof of educational requirements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One of ten children's records audited did not have immunizaitons on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered through interviews and video evidence, it was determined that staff members have grabbed and pulled children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on video evidence provided, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she recorded children when she was supposed to be supervising them and recorded them without the consent of the parents or guardians.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information gathered, a child was able to exit their classroom to the playground unsupervised on two occasions. These incidents were not reported to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Management failed to deliver form 2866 child interview letter to the parents of two children interviewed by Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
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
“Based on information gathered, a child was able to exit their classroom to the playground unsupervised on two occasions. Also, video evidence provided shows a caregiver videoing children and failing to intervene while children are seen climbing furniture.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At time of inspection operation was observed with debrins in the classroom cabinets and diaper changing tables.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“At time of inspection a toddler caregiver did not conduct handwashing after diaper change of a child. This was corrected at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had eleven children when they had twelve. This was corrected at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had six children when they had seven. At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated they had seven children when they had eight. This was corrected at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“At time of inspection a toddler caregiver did not conduct handwashing after diaper change of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At time of inspection, three out of ten children files did not have immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“At time of inspection, two out of ten staff files did not have pre-service certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During inspection, the trashcan in the school-aged classroom did not have a lid on it and was used to dispose of food. Corrected at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At time of inspection, one out of ten staff files did not have a current CPR/First Aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“At time of inspection, a diaper rash spray was observed in drawer at childs reach in childrens restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“At time of inspection, five out of ten children files did not have admission date.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection, the diaper changing station was noted to have debris present. During the inspection, it was noted that the classroom floors contained debris.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
“At time of inspection, two infants, seven and eight months were observed laying flat on the rug while drinking formula.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“At time of inspection, two staff files did not have verification of completing operation orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“At time of inspection, cots were observed to not be labeled/assigned to children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“During an inspection conducted as part of a DFPS investigation, the school age classroom was observed to be chaotic and out of control. Caregivers failed to intervene effectively to ensure children were behaving in a safe manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
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 the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to adequately supervise children in her care resulting in an incident involving children engaging in inappropriate behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Operation failed to provide a written incident report regarding a situation that placed children at risk to the parents of the children involved in the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“During the course of a DFPS investigation, the operation was unable to provide an enrollment packet/required file for a child subject to the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined that the center director demonstrated poor judgment when she interviewed a child involved in an incident in front of the parents of other children involved in the incident without the permission of that child’s parent. Further, she allowed those parents to ask the child questions about the incident and what led up to it. The parents who were present could have presented a risk to the child due to the highly emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding the incident, as well as the director failing to protect the child’s individual privacy.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when giving two children ice coffee.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The after-school caregiver stated there were 13 children on the playground before we verified there were 14 in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The teacher in the PreK classroom stated there were 20 children in care when we verified to be 21 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify the parent of the allegations that involved a caregiver grabbing their child by the back of the shirt near the neck as a form of discipline. The parent was not notified of the allegations until the CCI Inspector made contact with that parent that their child was subject of an investigation regarding possible allegations.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the back of the shirt near their neck, the caregiver further admitted to doing so while trying to correct the child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“After a diaper change in the infant classroom the child wasn't taken to wash hands. In the Prek4 classroom after the teacher assisted a child with a change of clothes after having an accident the teacher nor child washed hands. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the Prek4 and Toddler classroom two radio extension cords were dangling which were accessible to the children. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION”
Corrected during the visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information gathered, and interviews conducted it was determined the caregiver in the school-age classroom grabbed a child from around the waist lifting the child to the front door.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“At time of inspection, an infant teacher did not wash childs hands after diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An eight-month-old infant was observed sleeping in the crib with the pacifier in their mouth with a pacifier clip attached to the clothing. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the pacifier clip was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“In the infant classroom a four-month-old was observed in the same classroom with a 23-month-old. This is a 19-month age difference.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
“Based on the information gathered, observation and interviews conducted the children are not being offered an alternative quiet activity while waiting on their cots while others are sleeping. NOTE: This was corrected after another walkthrough was conducted as children had books.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A caregiver was observed allowing infants aged 14-22 months view a tablet with a screen time activity. The screen time activity was while children were eating their lunch. NOTE; This was corrected during inspection as the caregiver turned off the program when she was informed that screen time was prohitted for children under the age of 24 months.”
Corrected during the visit
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 the investigation it was determined that a group of children were left unsupervised in a classroom for somewhere between five to ten minutes when caregivers failed to communicate to one another their intention to leave the classroom briefly.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During this investigation, it was determined that parents were not notified of incident that may have placed children at risk while at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation, it was determined that no incident reports were completed or provided to parents regarding the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One of the four children with diagnosed food allergies didn't have an Emergency Action Plan available in child's file. In addition to an Allergy and Dietary Preference List posted. One of the ten children didn't have Emergency Authorization information available for review. NOTE: Emergency Authorization information was corrected at inspection when provided electronically.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Five of the ten children files did not have updated immunization records. NOTE: One of the five immunization records was updated at inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“On 3/17/2023 there were 25 children in the care of one caregiver with a specified age group of four.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“After having their diaper changed a child's hands were not washed. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands and the hands of another child who had their diaper changed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In one room children were not sleeping on their assigned cots and an assignment map was not available in another room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“A toilet was observed to have excrement on the seat. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the seat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“One of the caregivers involved did not have current CPR and First Aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The sink identified for hand washing only was being used for washing infants cups, spoons, and plates. The sink was cleared, infants plates, bottles, and plates were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“Minibus #10277 child alarm system was tested and did not activate during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A 16 month old infant was observed walking around while drinking a bottle. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver seated the child in a highchair.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“A caregiver did not interact in a positive manner when they forcefully grabbed and picked up a child during redirection.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The fire inspection was expired at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
“The incident report was not signed by the parent within 48 hours of incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered, the two caregivers were tending to one child on the playground to get the child ready to go home when a child fell off the playground structure and was injured. Both caregivers, had their backs turned and did not see the child fall.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“Based on the information gathered the area was not disinfected and sanitized when a child was injured and required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A caregiver left children unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“Caregivers in the infant room did not know ages of the children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2006.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 52 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 17 of 52 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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.
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 349-3568 to ask.
(210) 349-3568.
11814 Parliament St, San Antonio, TX 78216. The nearest other daycare we list is Immersion Montessori Academy, 0.6 miles away.