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Little Oaks Discovery School
- licensed capacity
- 204
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Little Oaks Discovery School
Little Oaks Discovery School is a licensed child care center in Helotes, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 2025, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Oaks Discovery School 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 Little Oaks Discovery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1802149
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At time of inspection, one of the 2 year old classrooms had 13 children with one caregiver. This was corrected when two children were transitioned to another classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“Three classrooms had napping children placed in front of entrance and exiits doors. *This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were moved away from the doors.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During an investigation, mold was found growing on the ceiling in an infant classroom and has not been removed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the course of the investigation it was determined that the door between the kitchen area and the laundry room was damaged, posing as risk of injury to children in care. Also identified during the investigation was mold growing on the ceiling in an infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Sep 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“On a playground with the highest designated play surface measuring five feet 4 inches, the loose fill was not installed to the required depth of nine inches.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Monthly inspections of the sprinklers have not been completed. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when it was discussed what should be done/looked for and all fire extinguishers were inspected.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's last fire inspection was conducted on May 28, 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“On a playground with the highest designated playsurface measuring four feet 2 and 9/16 inches, the loose fill was not installed to the required six inches.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Oaks Discovery School
Is Little Oaks Discovery School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 2025.
When was Little Oaks Discovery School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Oaks Discovery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 13 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 Little Oaks Discovery School care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Oaks Discovery School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Oaks Discovery School'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 Little Oaks Discovery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 251-3363 to ask.
What is Little Oaks Discovery School's phone number?
(210) 251-3363.
Where is Little Oaks Discovery School?
12134 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. The nearest other daycare we list is Helotes Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.