Jenny McGinnes
Santa Fe, TX 77510 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childworks
- licensed capacity
- 163
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Childworks
Childworks is a licensed child care center in Santa Fe, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 13, 2024, for up to 163 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 163 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childworks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Childworks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 163 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1782926
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Mar 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric first aid (exired 10/2025)”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric cpr (exired 10/2025)”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“At time of inspection, one out of ten child files reviewed. One child was missing current immunization record in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“At the time of the inspection, director did not have required HASA trainings available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation fire inspection expired on 1-07-2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“At the time of the inspection, one caregiver did not have their required HASA trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Mar 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“Director was missing 4 hours of annual training for 2023-2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Three caregivers were missing notarized affidavit form 2985.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children files observed did not have current immunizations on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Operation has one pending background check for person that is no longer associated with the operation. During inspection, pending background check for one person was marked inactive by owner.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During walk through one caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“In one out of the three classrooms observed the classroom was pitch black during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Visit2 rules 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
“On 8/5/2024 two caregivers left one child unattending during transition outside. During investigation inspection on 8/12/2024 one caregiver was observed leaving five children unattending in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Based on external documentation, caregivers did not communicate with one another with how many children they are responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation was made aware of possible minimum standards violations and did not make a required report to CCR within two days of the notification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Emergency Food Allergy Plan for child with birth date 10/7/2021 was not signed by parent or physician.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During snack time one child was not strapped into high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During inspection, one out of three classrooms observed was too dark to see children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Medication for child with birth date 10/7/2021 did not have medication in original container.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“During inspection, two out of the three classrooms observed caregivers did not know the exact ages of each child they were responsible for.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During inspection one caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Staff hired on 7/19/2023 had CPR training online.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“One out of the two vans observed did not have child safety alarm on van.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“Toddler playground slide exit was observed at five feet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
746.4805(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet Exit of Slide
“Pre-Kindergarten and School age playground slide exit measured at four feet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Childworks
Is Childworks licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 13, 2024.
When was Childworks last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childworks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Childworks care for?
163, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childworks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childworks' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childworks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 925-9522 to ask.
What is Childworks' phone number?
(409) 925-9522.
Where is Childworks?
5115 FM 646 Rd S, Santa Fe, TX 77510. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee Care Mothers Day Out at1st Baptist Church of Alta Loma, 0.2 miles away.