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Luv-n-Care No. 3

16081 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 782324.2· 45 reviews
licensed capacity
209
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2010

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About

About Luv-n-Care No. 3

Luv-n-Care No. 3 is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 27, 2010, for up to 209 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
209 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity209 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Luv-n-Care No. 3 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 Luv-n-Care No. 3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
209 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2010
License number
#1113746
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

      “A current gas inpsection was unavailable for review. The expiration date was 7/25/23. During the inspection the assistant director made an appointment for 6/30/26 with Big City Plumbing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026

  4. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “School age children were observed to be freely watching Youtube videos. The video that was being watched appeared to be Spongebob with music dubbed over the scene. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv was turned off.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “It was determined in an investigation that a caregiver was smoking on the operation property.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when conversations between staff members, which were had in front of children, resulted in staff using curse words.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

  8. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Staff were missing trainings in emergency preparedness, child abuse, preventing communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to emergencies, building safety, and handling hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “The director was missing training in SIDS/shaken baby/early brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to emergencies, building safety, and handling hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

  10. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 31 earlier visits
  1. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 27, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The director did not immediately call EMS when an infant received a head injury severe enough to cause bleeding from the ear.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

  10. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video a caregiver repeated grabbed an 18-month-old child from their upper arm and roughly sat them down.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video a caregiver repeatedly put their hand on the chest of an 18-month-old child so the child would remain inactive for approximately 26 minutes. The child was required to remain seated and not allowed to get up or interact with other children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video a child was observed coming out of the bathroom and not washing their hands before rejoining the class.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video it was observed that a toddler class, with children 18 months to two years old, was required to sit in a group without an activity for approximately 26 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

  11. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jan 23, 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

      “A caregiver who was inactive was present in a room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  16. Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  17. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Sep 7, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The parents of a child who was in a situation that placed them at risk was not immediately notified.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

  20. May 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “A first aid kit was missing tape and a thermometer.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “A child with known food allergies did not have an action plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One of ten children's files did not have a current immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two of ten children's files did not have a health care provider statement.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Three of ten children's folders did not have an address listed for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

  21. Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Feb 17, 2023Visit5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Video shows that the safety straps were not used for a child who was placed in a highchair.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “Video shows a caregiver not appropriately supervising an infant in a highchair when the caregiver is observed sitting down in a blind spot and not keeping the child in view.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Video shows a caregiver failing to wash the hands of a child they diapered.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver was observed failing to wash their hands after diapering a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they failed to use the required safety straps to buckle an infant into a highchair.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

  25. Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4811(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - on Sides

      “Bucket swings in the toddler playground were found not having the 6 feet of use zone on the side of the adjacent swing and the fence. *Swing was removed immediately.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Nine bottles, in the Lambs Classroom were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. *Note all bottles were labeled at the time of the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  26. Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. May 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “Based on interviews the operation was using threats for discipling purposes. Children were being told that if they did not behave they would be taken to a specific caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022

  29. Mar 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “The two playgrounds (12-18 months and 2 year old) in the operation were noted to have gravel covering concrete.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

  30. Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not provide an incident report for an injury that required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022

  31. Jan 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “Three out of three transportation vehicles fire extinguishers were not securely fastened. It was noted that the fire extinguishers were loose in the vehicles floors.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 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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Questions about Luv-n-Care No. 3

Is Luv-n-Care No. 3 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 27, 2010.

When was Luv-n-Care No. 3 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Luv-n-Care No. 3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Luv-n-Care No. 3 care for?

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

Does Luv-n-Care No. 3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Luv-n-Care No. 3's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Luv-n-Care No. 3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 496-0789 to ask.

What is Luv-n-Care No. 3's phone number?

(210) 496-0789.

Where is Luv-n-Care No. 3?

16081 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 78232. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Friends Dayschool, 0.8 miles away.

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