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Hope Lutheran Day Care Center

5714 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 782284.4· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1986

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About Hope Lutheran Day Care Center

Hope Lutheran Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 9, 1986, for up to 122 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot 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 capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hope Lutheran Day Care 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 Hope Lutheran Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#61554
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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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  1. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of seven staff files did not have all the required trainings at review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Feeding schedule was not updated for the past month for the infants at review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Three out of ten records reviewed did not have current immunizations at review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  2. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “Loose fill under the base of the slides on the Pre-K playground was under the 6-inch requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “In the Pre-K classroom, the carpets had debris such as dirt, scraps of paper, and wrappers.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “In the Pre-K classroom there is a phone cord hanging along side of the wall in children reach. The phone jack cover is off exposing the wires. Outside there is a gap between the toddler and Pre-K fences on the playgrounds.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

  4. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 5, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not express good judgment by failing to address a child’s injury as the child was observed to be in discomfort before another caregiver observed the injury and notified the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “A caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a child up by one arm causing nursemaid’s elbow. Note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

  7. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The edges of the rugs observed in the classroom create a tripping hazard. Cleaning liquids were observed accessible to the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

      “The most recent gas inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The playground maitenance checklists were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “Background check fees have not been paid.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

      “Children's food allergy was not listed on the Food Allergy list.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023

  4. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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 Hope Lutheran Day Care Center

Is Hope Lutheran Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 9, 1986.

When was Hope Lutheran Day Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hope Lutheran Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Hope Lutheran Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Hope Lutheran Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hope Lutheran Day Care 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 Hope Lutheran Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 433-2011 to ask.

What is Hope Lutheran Day Care Center's phone number?

(210) 433-2011.

Where is Hope Lutheran Day Care Center?

5714 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228. The nearest other daycare we list is Carousel Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.

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