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Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary

5700 Hemphill Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$156
year first permitted
2012
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About Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary

Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 2012, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $156 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 Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1344566
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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 13 visits
  1. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was observed present and caring for children without a background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  3. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation about the change in Director.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021

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 Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary

Is Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 17, 2012.

When was Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Gregorio Esparza Elementary care for?

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

Does Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 397-1894 to ask.

What is Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary's phone number?

(210) 397-1894.

Where is Head Start Gregorio Esparza Elementary?

5700 Hemphill Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228. The nearest other daycare we list is Adelina Fritz 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).