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River City Believers Academy Pre-School

16765 Lookout Rd, Selma, TX 78154
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$156
year first permitted
2014

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About River City Believers Academy Pre-School

River City Believers Academy Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Selma, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 19, 2014, for up to 34 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

River City Believers Academy Pre-School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Bexar County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for River City Believers Academy Pre-School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1527307
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Eight out of the ten children's files lacked the required health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Director did not have current CPR and First aid, certificate available for review expired 08/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During inspection, a caregiver who did not have an active background check was present in a classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  3. Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Four out of four personnel records reviewed did not have the required training hours for the last full year of employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  4. Jan 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “A space heater was noted on and on the floor of one of the classrooms accessible to children's reach. Note: Heater was removed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Extension cords were observed on the ground of one of the pre-k classrooms accessible to children. Note: Caregiver corrected by placing the extensions behind a furniture shelve.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about River City Believers Academy Pre-School

Is River City Believers Academy Pre-School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 19, 2014.

When was River City Believers Academy Pre-School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River City Believers Academy Pre-School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 River City Believers Academy Pre-School care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does River City Believers Academy Pre-School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are River City Believers Academy Pre-School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does River City Believers Academy Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 656-2999 to ask.

What is River City Believers Academy Pre-School's phone number?

(210) 656-2999.

Where is River City Believers Academy Pre-School?

16765 Lookout Rd, Selma, TX 78154. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Schertz, 1.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).