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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

6914 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
licensed capacity
219
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1986

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About Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 1986, for up to 219 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
219 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity219 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
219 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#128747
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 21 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Transportation 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “The loose-fill under and around the swings is not installed to the required depth of nine inches within the use zone.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

    • 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

      “On two of the playgrounds the loose-fill was not installed to the required depth of six inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

      “The director informed me that the two individuals left in charge in the directors absences would not be aware of the location of the staff and children's files.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

  2. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Recite: Ten of the staff files reviewed had a CPR certification that was completed through an online source, which did not include hands-on training. Noted: seven updated CPR certifications were submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  6. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Several of the children's files were missing required information for their emergency contacts; physical addresses. This was corrected during inspection when parents were contacted via phone to update information verbally.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Ten of the staff files reviewed had a CPR certification that was completed through an online source, that did not include hands-on training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Ten staff files reviewed were found to be missing the following information; showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s: Operational policies and Personnel policies, A copy of a photo identification/ A copy of the person's current driver's license if the person transports a child in care, and A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  7. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “Recite: Five of the nine caregiver files reviewed lacked documentation of training certificates demonstrating the required 24 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

  10. Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “Seven of the nine caregiver files reviewed lacked documentation of training certificates demonstrating the required 24 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

      “The Parent Notifiation Poster was not visably posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation's most recent fire inspection was completed on July 2, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers

      “Required telephone numbers were not visibly posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025

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  1. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Form 2885, Children Product Certification form was observed to be signed January 4th, 2024. Noted: this was corrected at inspection when the CPSC recalls were reviewed and the form was signed and dated.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 10, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “When reviewing directors file the following were not available for review: Emergency Prep., Communicable Disease, Administering medication, Food allergies, Building and physical premises, Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training in required topics, such as; emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, medication administration, food allergies, physical premises, and hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Six of the ten staff files were reviewed did not have current CPR/First aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “Vehicles used to transport vehicles were purchased 7/2024 and did not have child safety alarms installed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “An individual required to have two hours of transportation did not have certificates available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “A person required who is required to have training in topics related to caring for children 24 months and under did not have certificates for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were several metal railroad ties sticking up out of the base of the black lining of the playground that could cause injury to children. *Corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “Two of the ten staff files did not have training certificates available for review for the most recently completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      “There was a seatbelt in the last seat in the back on the right side behind the diver that is broken.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Reviewing children's files, the information for the emergency contact person's address was not available for review. In ten out of ten children's files reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle

      “Proof of one of the vehicles purchases was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “When reviewing children's files the information on special care needs for children was not available for review. In ten out of ten children's files reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

  4. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

      “It was determined through an investigation that caregivers were using food items as a reward for good behavior.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “It was determined in the investigation that a caregiver was using prohibited punishment when she was yelling at the children in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024

  7. May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “A television was observed to be sat on top of crate on a shelf and was not anchored.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Outlets in Pre-K rooms were observed to be uncovered.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

  8. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Nov 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Oct 23, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “The ten files reviewed did not include necessary information for the listed emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Two of the ten staff files did not include the employment affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

      “The operational polcies/Parent handbook did not include the emergency prepardness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “One file did not include current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Ten of the children's files did not include emerceny care authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “The ten files reviewed did not include the date of admission.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “Seven of the ten staff files did not include employment begin dates.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “Nine of the ten children's files reviewed did not include verification of receipt of the operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation did not have a current Form 2885 Child Product Certification. Noted: The CPSC recall list was reviewed during the inspection and the Form 2885 was signed and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Aug 18, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Children who are toilet learning, were sent home in soiled diapers.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

  17. Aug 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “In two classrooms, two children were observed to not have their hands washed after diapering. Noted: This was correct during inspection when the teachers were advised to wash children's hands after diapering.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Children were observed utilizing chairs that were manufactured with straps/bkuckles but children were not buckled into the seats. Noted: This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the seats.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023

  18. Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jul 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 the information gathered through interviews the lack of supervision and knowledge of an incident that occurred on the PreK playground as teachers are sitting on the bench not supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  23. Jun 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver was observed changing a diaper and did not wash the hands of the child after diapering. Noted: this was corrected during inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.”

      Corrected during the visit

  24. Jun 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  25. Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Jun 5, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Caregivers have been using yelling as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “After conducting interviews, it was confirmed that during drop off times, classrooms were left out of ratio for extended periods of time after notifying administration.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Two children were reported to be sent home in soiled clothing after having a toileting accident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023

  27. May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. May 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  29. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Mar 31, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “After conducting interviews, it was confirmed by six individuals that during drop-off times classrooms were left out of ratio for extended periods of time after notifying administration.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “After being made aware of an incident of possible inappropriate discipline, the operation did not self-report to CCR staff.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “After interviews, three individuals confirmed caregivers using personal devices while caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023

  32. Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Mar 16, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver was heard yelling at children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “After being made aware of possible improper discipline, director did not follow up with making sure employees were complaint with standards.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver used corporal punishment with a child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

  34. Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Aug 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  37. Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Jun 17, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “There was not an electronic child safety alarm that was installed in the bus used to transport children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “There was a fire extinguisher on the bus, meant to transport children, that had not been serviced since August 2013.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “There was no documentation of drills that occurred in April, or May of this year 2022 available for review. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director added in the date in which the fire dill was conducted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “There was less then 6 inches of loose fill material underneath the climbing bars, rock wall tee-pee, and where the slide exits were located, on the playground for the 2 year olds through 4 year olds.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “There was a thermometer that was missing from the first aid kit located on the bus used to transport children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2022

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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Questions about Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

Is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 1986.

When was Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 9 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran care for?

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

Does Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 614-3741 to ask.

What is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran's phone number?

(210) 614-3741.

Where is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran?

6914 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Campus Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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