Miller Child Development Center
102 S Mel Waiters Way, San Antonio, TX
4.3· 13 reviews
Head Start Carmelite
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Head Start Carmelite
Head Start Carmelite is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 15, 2022, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Head Start Carmelite 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 Head Start Carmelite
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1731816- 6151
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 24 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule 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
“Based on video footage gathered and interviews conducted during this investigation, a child was found by a parent unsupervised on the third floor, standing near the stairwell.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report the incident to childcare licensing intake within the required time period after the operation was notified.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver restrained a child from leaving the table by holding the back of the chair with her knee and leaning her body against the child when the child attempted to move.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
Mar 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“A caregiver placed their leg on a child in order to force the child to nap.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One of ten personnel records audited did not have proof of educational requirements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A substitute in direct care of children did not have their background check run prior to being in the presence of children. This was corrected at inspection when the substitute left the building.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A substitute did not have a current background check under the parent operation number. This was corrected at inspection when the substitute left the building.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4601(9) - Protective Barriers Around Porches or Platforms
“A slide was removed from the composite play structure creating a four-foot drop. The operation will not use the equipment until a hard barrier is put in place or the slide is reattached.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A substitute did not have a current background check under the parent operation number. This was corrected at inspection when the substitute left the building.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Parents of children who were involved in a non-routine situation that placed them at risk were not notified until three days after the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
Sep 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Parents of children who were involved in a non-routine situation that placed them at risk were not notified until three days after the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“A garbage can containing a diaper did not have a lid.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Toys were observed drying next to the hand sink in the infant room. The caregivers confirmed using the sink to wash toys. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the director on utilizing the dirty toy bin and washing the toys in the kitchen or utility sink at the end of the day.”
Corrected during the visit
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The fire drills were not documented for the month of April. This was corrected at inspection when proper documentation was made on the emergency practices sheet.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two of nine employee files audited did not have an affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“One of nine employee files audited did not contain a photo ID.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguisher inspection had not been documented within the last month as required. This was corrected when staff inspected the fire extinguisher and documented the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The grassy space of the outdoor activity area was not maintained and had grass over a foot in height and weeds over two feet high.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Head Start Carmelite
Is Head Start Carmelite licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 15, 2022.
When was Head Start Carmelite last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Head Start Carmelite had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 10 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Head Start Carmelite care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Head Start Carmelite accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Head Start Carmelite's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Head Start Carmelite cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 600-4121 to ask.
What is Head Start Carmelite's phone number?
(210) 600-4121.
Where is Head Start Carmelite?
2006 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78203. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Philip's College Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.