JOY Holistic Education
22864 Cielo Vis, San Antonio, TX
4.5· 25 reviews
Ranch Kids
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Ranch Kids
Ranch Kids is a licensed group home daycare in Helotes, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 3, 2009, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 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 | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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
Ranch Kids 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 Ranch Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #937086
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 2
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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Jun 5, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
“An invoice for an Annual fee was issued on April 29, 2026, and has not been paid as of June 5th, 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The LCCH failed to timely verify liability insurance coverage.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
Oct 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
“An invoice issued September 2nd, 2025, has not been paid as of October 16th.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“Recite: An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file did not include a physician signed statement of health.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not include a physician signed allergy action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“An assistant caregiver did not have training certificates available for review that totaled at least 24 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
“Provider did not have documentation of completing annual training in management topic.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher was last inspected on 3/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two out of five child files evaluated did not have an address listed for the emergency contact person on the enrollment form.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
“The operation's people list was last validated 5/1023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent handbook did not contain a policy regarding parent rights.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of five child immunization records evaluated was missing current vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
“A child who has been in attendance for 12 mos did not have an updated health statement on file from their pediatrician.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not completed a fire drill for the month of November 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
- Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Jul 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The available fire extinguisher was last serviced 3/21.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
747.905 - Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
“Provider's 16 year old child who resides in the home did not have documentation that an orientation was provided.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“Documentation showing the updated vaccine information for the dogs in the home was not updated. The vaccines were due on January 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation policies was noted missing how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor play and its durations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
747.5003(4) - Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
“The emergency preparedness plan was missing how the caregiver will continue to care for children in the evacuation location.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“A low kitchen cabinet was found missing a safety latch that was accessible to children. The cabinet consisted toxic materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
“Emergency preparedness plan was found missing how essential documents will be taken to the evacuation location.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ranch Kids
Is Ranch Kids licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 3, 2009.
When was Ranch Kids last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ranch Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Ranch Kids care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ranch Kids accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ranch Kids' 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 Ranch Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 872-6935 to ask.
What is Ranch Kids' phone number?
(210) 872-6935.
Where is Ranch Kids?
Helotes, TX 78023. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.