Smart Ducklings Daycare #2
4025 E Southcross Blvd Bldg 3, San Antonio, TX
5.0· 18 reviews
Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 470
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center
Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 2014, for up to 470 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 31 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 470 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 470 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center 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 Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 470 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1520784
Summary
31 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 31 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 48 visits
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 38 earlier visits
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“Based on the evidence gathered, a child was given an item listed on their allergy action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“25 sleep mats were observed torn from the edges, exposing the foam.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“Based on the evidence gathered, a child was given an item listed on their allergy action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's Products Annual Certification was not current. This was corrected at inspection and a current certification was posted during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Visit3 rules cited
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“Based off evidence gathered, caregivers were not sharing pertinent information regarding the children in their care when transitioning the children to another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based off evidence gathered, a caregiver pulled a four-year-old off the floor by one arm resulting in an injury to the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based off evidence gathered, multiple caregivers did not use good judgement when they did not follow proper injury/illness procedures after a child continued to cry and show signs of having a potential arm injury. The child was observed seeking assistance from caregivers for at least 20 minutes before first aid was provided.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“Based off evidence gathered, caregivers were not sharing pertinent information regarding the children in their care when transitioning the children to another caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based off evidence gathered, a caregiver pulled a four-year-old off the floor by one arm resulting in an injury to the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based off evidence gathered, multiple caregivers did not use good judgement when they did not follow proper injury/illness procedures after a child continued to cry and show signs of having a potential arm injury. The child was observed seeking assistance from caregivers for at least 20 minutes before first aid was provided.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Visit2 rules cited
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
“Based on the evidence gathered, supervision was not appropriate when a three-year-old was left unattended in the classroom's restroom for at least 35 minutes after caregivers and the rest of their class left the classroom to go outside. Caregivers did not conduct a proper count of children in their care when transitioning children outside. Caregivers also did not provide appropriate supervision when they went back inside to look for the child and did not ensure the rest of their children were back inside first.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not immediately notify the parents of the child who was left unattended in the restroom. Parents were informed at pick up the same day.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
- Sep 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Classroom 4 was found out of ratio when a teacher stepped out to take children to the nurse leaving one caregiver for 19 children, specified age group was 4 year old.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have a fire inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
- Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on interviews conducted a child was left outside on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center
Is Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 2014.
When was Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 31 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 31 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center care for?
470, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 206-2700 to ask.
What is Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center's phone number?
(210) 206-2700.
Where is Pre-K 4 SA - South Education Center?
3510 S WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX 78222. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Ducklings Daycare #2, 1 miles away.