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Laurel Heights United Methodist Church

234 W Mistletoe Ave, San Antonio, TX 782124.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1987

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About

About Laurel Heights United Methodist Church

Laurel Heights United Methodist Church is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 9, 1987, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 month olds through prekindergarteners
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 month olds through prekindergarteners
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (Laurel Heights UMC))
EnrichmentBallet & Tap, Soccer Shots, Karate, Pedal Pals (A Balance Bike Program)
StaffLead teacher has an education degree or a CDA
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (brightwheel)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1952
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Laurel Heights United Methodist Church 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 Laurel Heights United Methodist Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#37739
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver in group 1 stated they had 6 children in care when it was verified there were 7 children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

  3. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “At time of inspection an eight month infant was observed with a blanket inside the crib. This was corrected at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One of the ten staff CPR/First aid expired on 5.31.2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

  5. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One of the ten staff CPR/First aid expired on 6.2.24.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “The caregivers in Group 4 stated they had 10 children in care when it was verified there were 11 children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3420(2) - Hand Sanitizer - Not Used on Visibly Soiled Hands Unless Away From Classroom and Soap & Water Not Available

      “The children in Toddler1 were given hand sanitizer before having lunch. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

  9. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jun 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “One of the seven feeding schedules was not signed or dated by the parent. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

      “In Group 2 classroom a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on top of a child size shelf accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected when the hand sanitized was removed to another shelf above the sink.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits

      “The operational policy did not specify the benefits of physical activity, duration of physical activity, each setting, and a plan for extreme weather conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

  2. Jul 14, 2022InspectionNo 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 Laurel Heights United Methodist Church

Is Laurel Heights United Methodist Church licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 1987.

When was Laurel Heights United Methodist Church last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Laurel Heights United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Laurel Heights United Methodist Church care for?

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

Does Laurel Heights United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Laurel Heights United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Laurel Heights United Methodist Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 732-6979 to ask.

What is Laurel Heights United Methodist Church's phone number?

(210) 732-6979.

Where is Laurel Heights United Methodist Church?

234 W Mistletoe Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212. The nearest other daycare we list is Katherine Ryan Program, 0.1 miles away.

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