University Presbyterian Children
300 Bushnell Ave, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Zoo School
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About San Antonio Zoo School
San Antonio Zoo School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 2015, for up to 160 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
San Antonio Zoo 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).
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 Zoo School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1549988
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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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- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“At time of inspection, a caregiver had direct access to children without a background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the class.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“At time of inspection, the last gas inspection was conducted on 3.7.24.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At time of inspection, operations last fire inspection was conducted on 1.23.24.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Ten of the staff files were missing form 2912 at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“At the time of inspection, the liability posted expired on 11.30.2024.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of the ten children files did not have updated immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill documented at the time of inspection was conducted on 4.11.24.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's Product was last reviewed on 8.15.23. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection as this was reviewed.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was left alone in the classroom sleeping.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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
“Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was left alone in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based upon information gathered as a result of this investigation, documentation and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation failed to notify Licensing timely of a child left in the classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last annual fire inspection posted was dated on 10 5.2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Five of the ten child files were missing physician/parent signatures, and/or action plans for diagnosed allergies/medication.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Medication stored in the nurses office was expire on 4/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
- Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted it was determined two children were left at the Zoo's tiny tots play area unsupervised by the daycare staff.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
- Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about San Antonio Zoo School
Is San Antonio Zoo School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 2015.
When was San Antonio Zoo School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has San Antonio Zoo School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Zoo School care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does San Antonio Zoo School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are San Antonio Zoo School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does San Antonio Zoo School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 686-5606 to ask.
What is San Antonio Zoo School's phone number?
(210) 686-5606.
Where is San Antonio Zoo School?
103 Tuleta Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212. The nearest other daycare we list is Y School Age @ Sunshine Cottage, 0.2 miles away.