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Mercy's Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $50
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Mercy's Playhouse
Mercy's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 23, 2021, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $50.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 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: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care and full-time care |
| Staff | Run by someone with 35+ years of childcare experience and directorial experience |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mercy's Playhouse lists weekly tuition of $50. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School Care, per child | $50 |
| Child Enrollment Registration fee, once a year for each child | $10 |
| Drop-in, three or more children per hour each | $7 an hour |
| Drop-in, two children per hour each | $8 an hour |
| Drop-in, one child per hour | $10 an hour |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Mercy's Playhouse
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1709614
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three out of four files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on information gathered from the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report an incident that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on information gathered from the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report an incident that required medical attention to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“There are no annual trainings on file for a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
- Sep 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Operation is providing full time care for children with a license that is only approved for drop-in/alternate care only.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of added outdoor space. Children were given access to an unlicensed outdoor area for outdoor play time.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
- Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mercy's Playhouse
Is Mercy's Playhouse licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 23, 2021.
When was Mercy's Playhouse last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mercy's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Mercy's Playhouse care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mercy's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mercy's Playhouse'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 Mercy's Playhouse cost?
Weekly tuition of $50, as it lists it.
What is Mercy's Playhouse's phone number?
(210) 455-6748.
Where is Mercy's Playhouse?
3630 SE Military Dr Ste 120, San Antonio, TX 78223. The nearest other daycare we list is Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center, 1.4 miles away.