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Ray Ellison Family Center
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $160
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Ray Ellison Family Center
Ray Ellison Family Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 21, 2026, for up to 31 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ray Ellison Family Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $160 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 Ray Ellison Family Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1819898
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver counted in ratio in the Pre-K classroom did not have Eligible background check results to be counted in ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two of the four employees had an expired first aid/CPR from October and November.2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two of the four employees was missing form 2985 and 2912 at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“At the time of inspection, no documentation of the carbon monoxide, fire drills, or smoke detectors.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“At the time of inspection, no substitution list was available as they didn't have apple juice but had teddy grahams for snack.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“The liability insurance through the online portal expired on 9.25.25.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ray Ellison Family Center
Is Ray Ellison Family Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 21, 2026.
When was Ray Ellison Family Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ray Ellison Family Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Ray Ellison Family Center care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Ray Ellison Family Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ray Ellison Family Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ray Ellison Family Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 489-3502 to ask.
What is Ray Ellison Family Center's phone number?
(210) 489-3502.
Where is Ray Ellison Family Center?
1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age Hawthorne Elementary, under 0.1 miles away.