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Children's Lighthouse Potranco

425 Grosenbacher Rd, San Antonio, TX 782454.8· 188 reviews
licensed capacity
223
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2013
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About Children's Lighthouse Potranco

Children's Lighthouse Potranco is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 23, 2013, for up to 223 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks to 12 Years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
223 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00AM to 6:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks to 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
SafetySecure Keypad Entry, Cameras / live video for parents, Outdoor playground
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
Licensed capacity223 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Lighthouse Potranco 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.
Bexar 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 Children's Lighthouse Potranco

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
223 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1514722
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 6, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves

      “During the investigation, it was observed that caregivers in the toddler rooms were changing children's diapers by removing their gloves and then putting on another pair without washing their hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “It was observed during the course of the investigation that several classrooms had Clorox wipes or sanitization bottles that should be out of children's reach, yet were accessible to children, as they were by the hand-washing sink or changing mat.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

  4. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 6, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Children's Lighthouse Potranco

Is Children's Lighthouse Potranco licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 23, 2013.

When was Children's Lighthouse Potranco last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Lighthouse Potranco had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Children's Lighthouse Potranco care for?

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

Does Children's Lighthouse Potranco accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Children's Lighthouse Potranco's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Lighthouse Potranco cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 679-5478 to ask.

What is Children's Lighthouse Potranco's phone number?

(210) 679-5478.

Where is Children's Lighthouse Potranco?

425 Grosenbacher Rd, San Antonio, TX 78245. The nearest other daycare we list is Jumping Kangaroos Day Care, 0.2 miles away.

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