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DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start

1418 Fitch St, San Antonio, TX 782113.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2014
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About DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start

DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 14, 2014, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 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-based

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Daughters of Charity)
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start 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 DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1521434
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver in a pre-k class did not know the correct count of children in their room when asked. Attendance record was verified and caregiver recounted children to confirm accurate number of children in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

  7. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have the proper Food Allergy Emergency Plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  8. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based off the DFPS investigation, two caregivers grabbed a child underneath the arms which resulted in bruises.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 3, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The operation did not notify the parent of a child who was involved in a situation that was being investigated because it was reported the child had been placed at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “A caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline and guidance when trying to physically redirect a two-year-old child.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation's management did not report an incident involving a caregiver mishandling a child with special needs, after the concern was brought to their attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

  11. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo 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 DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start

Is DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 14, 2014.

When was DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 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 DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start care for?

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

Does DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 334-2390 to ask.

What is DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start's phone number?

(210) 334-2390.

Where is DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start?

1418 Fitch St, San Antonio, TX 78211. The nearest other daycare we list is Y Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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