Carino Child Care Center
435 Sims Ave, San Antonio, TX
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San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $160
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center
San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 21, 2016, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. 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 San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1607776
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher has not been serviced within the past year.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The sheltering/severe weather and lock-down drills are not documented as completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a lock-down drill was demonstrated.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver does not have a current Pediatric First Aid certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There are large pieces of cardboard and a pallet on the side of the playground. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the debris.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three of four files evaluated did not have current immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver does not have current Pediatric CPR certificate available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The Director does not have the additional training required available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Two of the four children's files evaluated did not have current admission forms completed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who left from the prior year by 01/15/26.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The director did not notify CCR that two designated classrooms are being used for storage rather than instructional purposes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have completed fire safety practices documented monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The smoke detectors have not been tested in the last 30 days. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director tested all the smoke detectors.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“2 out of the two staff records reviewed during inspection did not have the last full year of trainings for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
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
“Operation staff was observed supervising children located in two different classrooms by standing in the door way.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Inspections of the playground equipment have not been conducted in the past three months.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden fence observed surrounding the playground space is not in good repair as one wooden board had fallen onto the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have the required emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not reported the number of employees that left their employment in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Jun 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Director first aid and CPR expired 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A fire inspection was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
Oct 4, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Caregiver first aid and CPR training expired on 1/30/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“Director lacked 27 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Caregiver lacked 21 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The center did not have operational policies available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“One caregiver lacked pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center
Is San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 21, 2016.
When was San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 923-4334 to ask.
What is San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center's phone number?
(210) 923-4334.
Where is San Antonio Cottage Child Dev. Center?
706 Division Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225. The nearest other daycare we list is Carino Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.