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Lil' Friends Dayschool
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About Lil' Friends Dayschool
Lil' Friends Dayschool is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 15, 2018, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through four years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil' Friends Dayschool 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.
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 Lil' Friends Dayschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1646939
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“During the inspection it was noted an incident report is not given electronically or by paper to parents. A message is sent through Brightwheel, the app used.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“A bib was being cleaned in the hand washing sink. The caregiver indicated that she washed dirty toys in the hand sink as well. This was corrected at inspection when the bib was removed and a conversation was had with the director on using the hand washing sink for hand washing only.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected at inspection when the child was immediately removed and placed in a crib on their back.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“Two employees with a provisional status were in the same room together. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver without conditions was added to the room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground for eight minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground for eight minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A portion of vinyl trim in the Ones room has fallen off, leaving a hole in the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“One of six staff files did not have proof of educational requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Over the counter medication was expired. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One of four children's files audited did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Three of four children's files audited did not have current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“A push cart track did not have a six-foot use zone around it. This was corrected at inspection when the track was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“One of two infants not on table food did not have current infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
Feb 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Six infant bottles were not properly labeled with the child's name. *Bottles were immediately labeled”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 3, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Supervision was compromised when a 13-month-old child was left unsupervised on the playground. The child was later found unharmed by a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify the parents immediately after a child in their care was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“The caregivers in charge of the infant classroom were negligent when they failed to account for a child who was left unattended on the playground for 32 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“A tylenol bottle was found in the infant refrigerator , the bag did not have the child's name it pertained to. *Director removed medication from the room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“Preparedness plan was found missing how the operation will continue to care for children in the new location.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“The caregiver was noted using her personal phone as she was supervising 11 children ages 5-6 year olds.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022
Jun 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“There was sufficient evidence to determine the neglectful supervision of a two-year-old child who exited the outdoor gate unattended and was found uninjured by another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Supervision was compromised when a child was left unattended for approximately 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022
Feb 22, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Operation notified CCR on 2/22/22 of the COVID cases experienced in January and did not report to Licensing timely.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lil' Friends Dayschool
Is Lil' Friends Dayschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 15, 2018.
When was Lil' Friends Dayschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil' Friends Dayschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 10 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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' Friends Dayschool care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil' Friends Dayschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil' Friends Dayschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil' Friends Dayschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 665-0010 to ask.
What is Lil' Friends Dayschool's phone number?
(210) 665-0010.
Where is Lil' Friends Dayschool?
2897 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78232. The nearest other daycare we list is Manifest Early Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.