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1514 S Gevers St, San Antonio, TX
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Michael's Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Michael's Child Care
Michael's Child Care is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 13, 2006, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Michael's Child 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.
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 Michael's Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #851749
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan did not have information on how to support the children during the emergency. *This was corrected at inspection when the information was added to the emergency preparedness plan on how to care for the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not available for review; the last inspection was conducted in 2/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
“The authorization form has not been updated and signed off by the doctor or parent since 9.7.2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“There were two fans assessable to children. One in a classroom and one in the hallway. * CAI when the fans were removed and placed in the office away from the children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
“A medication log was found to not be complete as the employee's name was missing.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants were found to not have a valid written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have a current adminstering medication training in November of 2025 when a staff member administered medication to a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During inspection, a individual who did not have an active background check was present alone in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Three out of the four infants did not have updated feeding sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“During inspection, an 6 month old infant who is not yet walking was observed sleeping in a blanket and not in designated crib. Note: This was corrected during inspection when director moved the infant into the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“A non-walking 11 month old was sleeping on a mat.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two individuasl, who were being counted in ratio, did not have a background check submitted. Noted: The two individuals left the operation while I was present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A child was using their personal phone for social media purposes and not educational purposes. Note: This was corrected when the child was asked to put their phone away.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“One caregiver caring for children was on a personal call during my walk through. Note: This was corrected when caregiver ended the call and put their phone away.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant was laying on a pillow inside the crib. This was corrected when the director removed the infant from the crib and was placed on the carpet.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The use zone between the climbing structure in the toddlers playground and the fence is approximately 5 feet and 4 feet from another structure.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“The infant's eating table chairs lacked two safety straps.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Director clocked hours were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“3 out of 10 children did not have current immunization records at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“One climbing structures did not have loose-fill surfacing material or unitary surfacing material in the use zones. Two of the car climbing structures only had approximately 3 inches of pea gravel.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
- Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three out of six children's records evaluated were missing the required Emergency Contact Information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
- Dec 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Michael's Child Care
Is Michael's Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 13, 2006.
When was Michael's Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Michael's Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Michael's Child Care care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Michael's Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Michael's Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Michael's Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 533-3939 to ask.
What is Michael's Child Care's phone number?
(210) 533-3939.
Where is Michael's Child Care?
645 Kayton Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210. The nearest other daycare we list is Aimee Barajas, 0.2 miles away.