St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School
1018 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX
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Circle School
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $12
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Circle School
Circle School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 13, 1985, for up to 85 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp. It lists daily tuition of $12.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: PreK 3 - 8th Grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Class size | Limited to 14 or fewer students |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 5% off lesser tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Circle School lists daily tuition of $12. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School Daily Rate | $12 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre K3 - Pre K4 annual tuition | $11,600 |
| Returning Family Registration Fee | $150 |
| New Family Registration Fee | $250 |
| Summer Extended Care, 3:30 PM - 6 PM | $65 a week |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Circle School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #12902
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One out of the four staff files reviewed, did not have the required content health and safety trainings for the last full year of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Written activity plan was not posted in two of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written activity plans were posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One of the four employee records reviewed did not have the in person pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Jun 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Recited from the original deficiency: Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
May 1, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“When reviewing the monthly fire drills, it was noted that the April drill was not conducted.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Five out of five staff files reviewed were missing the required training hours for the allocated year.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Ten out of ten children files reviewed were missing emergancy contact addresses.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“One of the swings on the playground is broken and in need of repairs.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Eight out of ten children's files reviewed were missing health statement from physisians.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted since 10/8/23.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Five of eight staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Five of eight employee records reviewed did not have pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two of eight employee records reviewed did not have an affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Oct 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“An epi-pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was still in the medication cabinet. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the epi pen was removed to give back to the parent.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Three of the five staff files reviewed did not include current training hours in pediatric first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Apr 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a sanitation inspection on file that had been conducted within the last 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“6 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing annual training in the required following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness, (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication, if applicable,(4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic & (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were multiple outlets observed that did not have outlet covers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put outlet covers in all of the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 7, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
May 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a caregiver in a classroom that did not have an initial background check submitted. Note: The caregiver immediately came out of the classroom, and was no longer in the presence of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
May 3, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“There were 2 inches of loose fill where the swings were located. There was less then 1 inch of loose fill where the pull up bars were located.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There were no documentation of emergency drills available for review for the year 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Upon review of five employee files there were no updated CPR and First Aid cards available in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“There were 4 out of the 5 staff files that did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director did not have 30 hours of required annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“Underneath the playground structure there were screws that were protruding out of the wood planks. The screw points were the ends that were protruding out of the wood planks.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers were last serviced in November 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
Nov 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Carpets in the preschool room had not been routinely cleaned resulting in the rug having multiple stains.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Air condition cord in the three year old classroom was laying on the floor below the air conditionner in access of children .”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During the course of the investigation it was determined that an inappropriate incident occurred between students when the staff failed to properly supervise children in the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Circle School
Is Circle School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 13, 1985.
When was Circle School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Circle School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Circle School care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Circle School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Circle School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Circle School cost?
Daily tuition of $12, as it lists it.
What is Circle School's phone number?
(210) 822-0461.
Where is Circle School?
217 Pershing Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Doers, 0.8 miles away.