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San Antonio, TX 78254 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ms. Penguin's Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Ms. Penguin's Preschool
Ms. Penguin's Preschool is a licensed group home daycare in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 4, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms. Penguin's Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bexar County has a median price of $154 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 Ms. Penguin's Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1797431
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 16
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.3203(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was a diaper observed in the trash in the bathroom that was accessible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The room at naptime was dark and did not have adequate lighting enough to view the children. There were dark curtains that were observed to be drawn closed.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The caregiver stated she had 8 children in care and she had 9.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“During the walkthrough, three children were observed sleeping in an unlicesned room in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
Oct 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“During the walkthrough, there were chemicals observed being stored underneath the sink, in a cabinet without a lock. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet doors were secured.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1503(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
“Upon arrival, there were three children inside and six children outside. The separation of the two groups posed a supervision risk ot the children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
“There is a jungle gym in the backyard, which is restricted playground equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was observed in the backyard play area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“During the walkthrough of the backyard, there was feces observed throughout the yard. A child stepped in feces and brought it inside.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“The swings in the backyard did not have an adequate use zone behind them.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's records were missing mmunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child in care with a peanut allergy is missing the food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“A trampoline that has a diameter of more than 4 feet was added to the backyard play area. This was corrected at inspection when it was made inaccessible.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
“The battery operated carbon monoxide was not tested for the month of November.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Smoke and Carbon detectors were not tested for the month of November.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have the correct 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The required fire drill for the month of november was not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
747.3701(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
“There was dog feces in the yard.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“There was no statement of health from a local veterinarian for all animals in the child care home.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“The residence did not have a working carbon monoxide unit in a location where children would be in.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
“A long barrel firearm was found in the master bedroom with a locked magazine.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“There was no documentation to show the dogs and cats in the residence had vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“There were no smoke detecting device in the areas where the children would be in.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Penguin's Preschool
Is Ms. Penguin's Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 4, 2025.
When was Ms. Penguin's Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Penguin's Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Ms. Penguin's Preschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Penguin's Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ms. Penguin's Preschool'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 Ms. Penguin's Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 557-9214 to ask.
What is Ms. Penguin's Preschool's phone number?
(512) 557-9214.
Where is Ms. Penguin's Preschool?
San Antonio, TX 78254. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.