Sharon Thomas
San Antonio, TX 78202 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ella Austin Child Center
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Ella Austin Child Center
Ella Austin Child Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2025, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ella Austin Child Center 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 Ella Austin Child Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1807215
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.”
Corrected during the visit
746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
“Emergency numbers were not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“A bench is separating and has exposed screws.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ella Austin Child Center
Is Ella Austin Child Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2025.
When was Ella Austin Child Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ella Austin Child Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Ella Austin Child Center care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Ella Austin Child Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ella Austin Child Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ella Austin Child Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 222-0159 to ask.
What is Ella Austin Child Center's phone number?
(210) 222-0159.
Where is Ella Austin Child Center?
227 Eross, San Antonio, TX 78202. The nearest other daycare we list is Sharon Thomas, 0.4 miles away.