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Great Beginnings Child Development Center

4630 Timco W, San Antonio, TX 782383.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2007

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About Great Beginnings Child Development Center

Great Beginnings Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 25, 2007, for up to 50 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
50 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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Beginnings Child Development 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.
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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#864928
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “At time of inspection, two out of five staff members did not have the required Health and Safety training requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “During the inspection, it was noted that cleaning solutions were accessible to children in the restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “At time of inspection, a caregiver in the school aged class did not have an active background. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was asked to leave.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

  3. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Caregiver in the toddler classroom with combined age group of children was observed to leave children unsupervised when opening the front door to children arriving at the operation. Recite”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth

      “The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the infant's hands after diaper change. Recite”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

  2. Aug 5, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/17/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Last health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “All staff employed at the operation did not have any current annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “3 out of 6 children's files do not have updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “3 out of the 6 children's files had incomplete emergency contact information; missing address.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “All fire extinguishers inside the operation and in transportation vans were last serviced on 11/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “Director has failed to comply with the required trainings that staff must obtained throughout the year.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “All staff have expired CPR/First Aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “The caregiver in the infant room did not have current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and early child brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Staff who transport children did not have current trasnportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A plastic mirror was observed to be clipped on one crib during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Caregiver in the toddler classroom with combined age group of children was observed to leave children unsupervised when opening the front door to children arriving at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “There was a bleach bottle spray underneath the changing table in the children's restroom at hands reach. There was a clorax wipe container on top of a shelf that was at hands reach of children in the school aged classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(a) - Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth

      “The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the infant's hands after diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “There were no feeding logs available during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a 2 inch hole in the infant changing table platform.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “The television on a table in the school aged classroom was not anchored.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022

  3. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 26, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A 9 month old infant was sleeping in a crib covered with a fleece blanket. Note: Correction was made after Child Care Regulation Inspector informed caregiver to remove the blanket from the infant immediately.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “An arrow staple remover was on top of the play kitchen in the 2-4 year old classroom. Correction was made after caregiver removed the tool.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “A portable hook up high chair did not have the safety strap in the 2-4 year old classroom. Correct was made when the portable chair was removed.”

      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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center

Is Great Beginnings Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 25, 2007.

When was Great Beginnings Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Beginnings Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Great Beginnings Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Great Beginnings Child Development Center'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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 680-1766 to ask.

What is Great Beginnings Child Development Center's phone number?

(210) 680-1766.

Where is Great Beginnings Child Development Center?

4630 Timco W, San Antonio, TX 78238. The nearest other daycare we list is PCI Place for Life Child Development Center, 0.6 miles away.

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