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Educare Child Care #7

246 Fair Ave, San Antonio, TX 782234.4· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2005

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About Educare Child Care #7

Educare Child Care #7 is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 22, 2005, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Educare Child Care #7 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 Educare Child Care #7

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#835986
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two of the six children's files were missing healthcare statements. One of the six children didn't have an immunization record available at inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two of the infant teachers didn't have training for recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, understanding and using safe sleep practices, and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and understanding early childhood brain development. NOTE: Compliance has been met as training was completed.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “At time of inspection a young toddler class was observed having screen time. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of four staff files evaluated did not have current trainings available for review for: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  4. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The fire extinguishers in both vans available for transportation are expired as of January 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “At the time of inspection, the vehicles used for transportation had the following issues: Van #1 (tan): One seatbelt in the last row and one seatbelt in the first row do not buckle properly. Additionally, the door handle for the double doors is broken, preventing the doors from being opened. Van #2 (white): The seatbelt in the first row behind the driver does not buckle properly. The operation has been advised not to use Van #1 (tan) until the seatbelts and door have been repaired.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One infant in the infant room does not have an updated feeding scheduled signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

  6. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “One child was unsupervised in the two year old classroom bathroom while the group of children and caregivers were in the school age classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

  10. Dec 12, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “The fire extinguisher was expired on the van used for transportation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Four infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were three gallon cans of paint in the two year old bathroom closet accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when the paint cans were removed from the closet and placed out of the reach of children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “Based on the information gathered during the inspection, children in the 18 to 24 month old classroom are placed in time out in the high chair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's file reviewed did not contain a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “The antibiotic ointment was expired at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used

      “The menu posted in the food preparation area for that day did not match the food being served on that day. The Tuesday menu was being served on a Friday without a record to show the substitution. This was corrected at inspection when the director updated the posted menu to reflect the food being served on that day.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Educare Child Care #7

Is Educare Child Care #7 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 22, 2005.

When was Educare Child Care #7 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Educare Child Care #7 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Educare Child Care #7 care for?

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

Does Educare Child Care #7 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Educare Child Care #7's hours?

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

How much does Educare Child Care #7 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 531-0706 to ask.

What is Educare Child Care #7's phone number?

(210) 531-0706.

Where is Educare Child Care #7?

246 Fair Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223. The nearest other daycare we list is S Presa Head Start, 0.3 miles away.

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