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Educare Child Care No 3

6307 Thunder Dr, San Antonio, TX 782383.7· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1995
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About Educare Child Care No 3

Educare Child Care No 3 is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 17, 1995, for up to 119 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity119 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Educare Child Care No 3 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 No 3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1995
License number
#515651
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Based on the child being allergic to peanuts, there was no current action plan available. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, with an updated signed action plan was brought in by the parent”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “At the time of inspection, an EPI pen was observed to have expired in November 2024. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the parent picked up and brought a new EPI pen.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “Ten out of ten children files reviewed did not have the parent's rights notification acknowledgment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025

  6. Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Sep 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Dead roaches were observed underneath a cabinet sink with no lock in the five year old classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the dead roaches were removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “A liquid toilet cleaner bottle was observed in the cabinet underneath the sink with no lock in the five year old classroom making it accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the cleaning liquid was removed from underneath the sink.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 1, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the caregiver in charge of a group of children did not properly supervise the children when a child was injured. Caregiver failed to remove any hazards posing a risk to children on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There were several balance beams on the play structure. Note. This was corrected at inspection.”

      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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FAQ

Questions about Educare Child Care No 3

Is Educare Child Care No 3 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 17, 1995.

When was Educare Child Care No 3 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Educare Child Care No 3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 No 3 care for?

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

Does Educare Child Care No 3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Educare Child Care No 3'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 No 3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 521-9039 to ask.

What is Educare Child Care No 3's phone number?

(210) 521-9039.

Where is Educare Child Care No 3?

6307 Thunder Dr, San Antonio, TX 78238. The nearest other daycare we list is PCI Place for Life Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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