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Lil' Dragon Den Day Care

7330 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 782272.8· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2005
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About Lil' Dragon Den Day Care

Lil' Dragon Den Day Care is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 20, 2005, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil' Dragon Den Day Care 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 Lil' Dragon Den Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#842333
See the state's record

Summary

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

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The mulch on the playground structure did not have the required loose-fill by the slide, and steps.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

  4. Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “There was a gap at the bottom of the chain link fence in the pre-school /school age playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a barrier was placed on the fence to secure the area.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two of eight children's file did not contain updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “The operation did not have monthly tests documented for the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguishers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

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 Lil' Dragon Den Day Care

Is Lil' Dragon Den Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 20, 2005.

When was Lil' Dragon Den Day Care last inspected?

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

Has Lil' Dragon Den Day Care 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 Lil' Dragon Den Day Care care for?

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

Does Lil' Dragon Den Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil' Dragon Den Day Care's hours?

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

How much does Lil' Dragon Den Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 645-4130 to ask.

What is Lil' Dragon Den Day Care's phone number?

(210) 645-4130.

Where is Lil' Dragon Den Day Care?

7330 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227. The nearest other daycare we list is Head Start Mary Hull Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

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