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St. John Bosco Child Development Center

5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78237
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2005

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About St. John Bosco Child Development Center

St. John Bosco Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 30, 2005, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. John Bosco Child Development Center 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 St. John Bosco Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2005
License number
#849709
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Caregiver lacked training in shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “Caregiver lacked one hour of training in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The operation did not have the playground checklist up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  4. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “In two preschool classrooms there were four electrical outlets without outlet covers accessible to children. NOTED: This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The teacher in classroom #33 stated there were seven children in care after verifying there were six children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

  6. Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 4 staff had completed online CPR training without the hands on practice to include use of a CPR manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The documentation of active play equipment was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “There was no documentation of drills available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

  8. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “Young children were observed eating crackers off a bare table top. The snack was not served on proper plates or napkins.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room was being used to also wash plates, utensils, and bottles. This was corrected when one basin of the sink was designated hand washing only and the other basin was designated for dish washing only.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two caregivers present did not have current certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “The Toddler and Pre-k classrooms did not have their emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “A caregiver did not have current training in the following topics: (1) SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Brain Development (2) Child Maltreatment (3) Emergency Preparedness (4) Communicable Diseases (5) Allergic Reactions (6) Building and physical Premises Safety (7) Handling, Disposing Hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

  10. Sep 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

      “A volunteer who has been counted in the child/caregiver ratio has not completed at least 8 hours of pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

Show 19 earlier visits
  1. Aug 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use a positive method of discipline when the caregiver was observed tapping a toddler's bottom to redirect them off a table.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

  2. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Five out of the ten children's records reviewed were missing current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “One of the ten childrens records reviewed was missing emergency authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “6 out of the 10 files reviewed were missing current annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked by licensing to move the sleeping infant to a crib.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      “Three out of the ten childrens records reviewed were missing health statements on the required admission forms.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Room 45 was observed out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group was 2 years old and there were 13 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were moved to another group.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

  4. Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 10, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “Based on information gathered, parents have not been allowed to enter their child's classroom upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on evidence gathered, on at least two occasions, an infant room was out of child/caregiver ratio. On 11/09/23, a caregiver was out of ratio by 3 infants. On 11/06/23, a caregiver was out of ratio by 2 infants. Based off the specified age group, the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

  8. Jun 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “An employee who was present and in a classroom, was showing inactivated in the people's list. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the employee went home and was reminded to only return when she is cleared.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One of thirteen employee files did not have a current First Aid certification in her file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications

      “The parent handbook did not contain procedure for parent notifications. The operational policies were also missing the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, procedures for parental notifications, and procedures for parent participation in operation's activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The documentation of fire drills and equipment checks was unavailable; it could not be located. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted and equipment was checked.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One of six children's files did not have an updated shot record in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023

  9. Apr 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Feb 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The infant classroom was observed with 5 infants under 12 months in care. NOTEE: This was corrected during inspection when a caregiver became free to move into the infant classroom aa a second caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2023

  13. Feb 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “During the investigation, it was determined that positive methods are not used as required discipline measures.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2023

  14. Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jan 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jul 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Two of six files reviewed did not have current CPR cards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

  19. Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “1. A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 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 St. John Bosco Child Development Center

Is St. John Bosco Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 30, 2005.

When was St. John Bosco Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. John Bosco Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 St. John Bosco Child Development Center care for?

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

Does St. John Bosco Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. John Bosco Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. John Bosco Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 432-1686 to ask.

What is St. John Bosco Child Development Center's phone number?

(210) 432-1686.

Where is St. John Bosco Child Development Center?

5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78237. The nearest other daycare we list is World of Knowledge Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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