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San Antonio, TX 78214 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Creative Little Minds
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Creative Little Minds
Creative Little Minds is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 1, 2001, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (conservative Christian) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1999 |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Little Minds 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 Creative Little Minds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #545340
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of the five children's files was missing an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who left from the prior year by 01/15/26.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection on file. Last inspection was conducted on 10/3/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
Sep 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based off the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed a child's arm in a way that resulted in bruising.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
Oct 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Five caregivers did not have current training certificates on file in the following topics: -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Administering medication - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“The operation does not have current documentation on file showing CO and smoke detectors have been tested monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Two caregivers did not provide appropriate supervision or follow the operation's unloading procedures when a child was left outside unattended for less than 5 minutes in the gated parking lot after being transported from school to the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“A caregiver who was present in the van at the time of the incident and assists with transporting children has an expired Transportation Safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022
- Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Little Minds
Is Creative Little Minds licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 1, 2001.
When was Creative Little Minds last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Little Minds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Creative Little Minds care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Little Minds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Little Minds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Little Minds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 927-5799 to ask.
What is Creative Little Minds' phone number?
(210) 927-5799.
Where is Creative Little Minds?
2606 Commercial Ave, San Antonio, TX 78221. The nearest other daycare we list is Vestal Early Head Start, 0.4 miles away.