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Saint Matthews United Methodist

2738 Macarthur VW, San Antonio, TX 782173.9· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1989

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About Saint Matthews United Methodist

Saint Matthews United Methodist is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 1, 1989, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (St. Matthew's United Methodist Church)
CurriculumFrog Street®
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (3 out of 4 stars)
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint Matthews United Methodist 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.
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 Saint Matthews United Methodist

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1989
License number
#54228
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 13 visits
  1. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “An infant was observed sleeping in a swaddling sleep sack. This was corrected at inspection when the child was taken out of the sleep sack.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

  3. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “The last carbon monoxide detector inspection was conducted on 4/23/2026. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested. This was corrected at inspection was a test was done.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

      “A cabinet in the Pre-K rooms was accessible to children and contained fingernail polish remover This was corrected at inspection when the nail polish remover was removed from the cabinet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Six staff files audited did not complete their 24 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The last fire drill was conducted on 4/17/2025. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Six training files audited did not cover the topics required, including child maltreatment, responding to food allergies, preventing communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparedness, administering medication, and handling and storing hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “There was a hole in the wall of the Toddler room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director's training file did not cover the topics required, including child maltreatment, responding to food allergies, preventing communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparedness, administering medication, and handling and storing hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill located under the playscape and climbing equipment was less than six inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

  5. Jul 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “An infant's bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled with the child's name.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “A child began care prior to having their enrollment information on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023

  8. Aug 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Two children with allergies did not have a food allergy plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “The employee list was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director posted them current list.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas inspection expired 4/19/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

      “Children's Products Certification form 2885 was expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director filled out and signed a new form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Four children do not have current immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Five children are missing healthcare provider statements on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “An infant was observed in a bucket seat without a working safety strap. This was corrected when the director moved the child to a seat with a working strap and strapped her in the seat.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “One caregiver who supervises and is left alone with children does not have 24 hours of current annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022

  3. Dec 13, 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 Saint Matthews United Methodist

Is Saint Matthews United Methodist licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 1, 1989.

When was Saint Matthews United Methodist last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Matthews United Methodist had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Saint Matthews United Methodist care for?

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

Does Saint Matthews United Methodist accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Saint Matthews United Methodist's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Matthews United Methodist cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 826-4850 to ask.

What is Saint Matthews United Methodist's phone number?

(210) 826-4850.

Where is Saint Matthews United Methodist?

2738 Macarthur VW, San Antonio, TX 78217.

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