Little Oaks Discovery School
12134 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX
4.7· 75 reviews
Helotes Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $160
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Helotes Learning Center
Helotes Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Helotes, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 15, 2017, for up to 98 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helotes Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $160 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 Helotes Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1654693
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
Aug 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Helotes Learning Center
Is Helotes Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 15, 2017.
When was Helotes Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helotes Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Helotes Learning Center care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Helotes Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Helotes Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Helotes Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 368-2531 to ask.
What is Helotes Learning Center's phone number?
(210) 368-2531.
Where is Helotes Learning Center?
12194 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Oaks Discovery School, under 0.1 miles away.