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Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera

10002 Camino Bandera, San Antonio, TX 782543.5· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
302
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2009

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About Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera

Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 21, 2009, for up to 302 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
302 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. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumLearning Beyond Paper curriculum
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity302 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera 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 Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
302 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#911770
See the state's record

Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 30 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One child's file did not have the emergency contact address documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation's last gas inspection was dated 7/9/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “One child did not have a physician's health statement for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “At the time of the inspection, two of the children did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One out of eight staff members did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Two staff members had only the online component of the CPR certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the inspection, one of the toilets in the classroom had hard water rings, urine stains, and residue on the bowl.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  4. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “At time of inspection a toddler caregiver stated to have 6 children when the class had 7.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

  8. Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “At time of inspection the toddler playground unitary surface was observed to have multiple cracks and holes. The grass in th toddler playground was observed to eb approximately 3-4 inches tall.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026

  9. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 18, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “Written feeding instructions had not been updated for two infants since November 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Three out of ten children files did not have current immunization records in their records.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “Two of two director files reviewed for annual training during inspection did not include training in required topics of administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver had direct access to six children in the toddler classroom prior to a background check being submitted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A Pre Kinder caregiver reported she had five children in her care when there were six children in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Four of ten staff records reviewed revealed there was no documentation of pediatric first aid being completed by four caregivers prior to them caring for children unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “At time of inspection, a child's medication was past its expiration date.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

Show 41 earlier visits
  1. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “At time of inspection operations last health inspection was conducted on 3.21.24.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “At time of inspection, operation had two incomplete food allergy action plans for children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “At time of inspection, four out of ten children files did not have a health care statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “At time of inspection, seven out of the ten children files reviewed did not have an admission date on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “At time of inspection, six out of ten children files did not have immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “At time of inspection a toddler caregiver stated to have fourteen children when the class had fifteen. At time of inspection a toddler caregiver stated to have ten children when they had nine children in the class.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

  8. Oct 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “At time of inspection, a childs medication was past its expiration date.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “At time of inspection, a childs food allergy action plan was not signed by parent nor health professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

  9. Aug 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “The operation has not obtained an updated fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

  10. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Two maintenance staff were present at the operation and access to children without a eligible background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

  11. Aug 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Aug 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “An 11-month-old child as observed sleeping in the crib while a pacifier strap was in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

  14. Jul 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jun 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The operation fire extinguishers service tags read February 2023. The fire extinguishers have yet to be replaced. The operation has a quote dated 5/20/24 for fire extinguisher replacements but have not acted on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “The opertion's fire inspection was on 3/27/24. The staff was not aware that the fire extinguishers needed to be replaced and that the fire section of the reports was marked as failed.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

  17. May 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “The operation has outstanding fees going back to December 2023, March 2024 and the annual fee since 3/17/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “There was no recorded fire drill for the month of April 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The operation fire extinguishers service tags read February 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

  18. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Apr 19, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver was seen on live footage roughly shuffling a child's legs while he was on his nap mat, restraining his legs by placing her leg on top of his, and patting his back in a hard manner.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

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

      “A caregiver was seen interacting with a child in a manner that was inappropriate. The caregiver picked up a child from the floor where he was laying down up to her waist and held him by his upper arm and neck area.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024

  20. Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment in 2023 by the required January 15th deadline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

  21. Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Sep 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Aug 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  26. Aug 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  27. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Aug 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “During the course of a DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed on video pulling a foam chair out from under a child who was sitting on it, causing her to slide to the floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023

  29. Aug 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  30. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  31. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Apr 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  33. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Jul 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “The blue slide on the school age playground has an crack at the end of the slide where the children exit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Staff training records were not available to review during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

  36. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Mar 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  38. Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Jan 4, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(4) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Communicable Diseases

      “During the investigation, it was determined that a positive case of covid was not reported to Licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2022

  40. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  41. Nov 2, 2021VisitNo 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 Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera

Is Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 21, 2009.

When was Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 13 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera care for?

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

Does Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera'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 Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 523-1100 to ask.

What is Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera's phone number?

(210) 523-1100.

Where is Ivy Crest Academy of Camino Bandera?

10002 Camino Bandera, San Antonio, TX 78254. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Casa Child Center, 0.8 miles away.

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