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The Acorn - A School for Young Children

3501 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 782095.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$400
year first permitted
1987
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About The Acorn - A School for Young Children

The Acorn - A School for Young Children is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 1987, for up to 92 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:40 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $400 to $1,300.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-agePosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:40 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentMusic, art, and Spanish
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts2% tuition discount for two semi-annual payments; 3% tuition discount for paying in full by July 1
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Acorn - A School for Young Children lists monthly tuition from $400 to $1,300. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Day M/F AM$400
2 Day T/Th AM$420
3 Day M/W/F AM$555
3 Day T/W/Th AM or PM$575
5 Day AM Class$795
5 Year Old Class$840
Showing 6 of 10 · Show all 10
Bridge Option 1: 5 Day AM + 3 Day T/W/Th PM$1,255
Bridge Option 2: 3 Day T/W/Th AM + 3 Day T/W/Th PM$1,035
Bridge Option 3: Five Year Old PM + 3 Day T/W/Th AM$1,300
Kindergarten$960
Application Fee, Additional Children$60
Application Fee, First Child$75
Enrollment Fee, Per Child$400
Enrollment Fee, Bridge Class$500
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 The Acorn - A School for Young Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#138591
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “One of eight staff records reviewed did not have documentation of completing orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One of eight child's records reviewed did not have their food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

  6. Apr 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “The operation had expired medication on file for one of the children enrolled. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the operation removed the expired medication from the child's file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 18, 2022InspectionNo 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 The Acorn - A School for Young Children

Is The Acorn - A School for Young Children licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 17, 1987.

When was The Acorn - A School for Young Children last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Acorn - A School for Young Children had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 The Acorn - A School for Young Children care for?

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

Does The Acorn - A School for Young Children accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Acorn - A School for Young Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:40 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Acorn - A School for Young Children cost?

Monthly tuition from $400 to $1,300, as it lists it.

What is The Acorn - A School for Young Children's phone number?

(210) 826-8804.

Where is The Acorn - A School for Young Children?

3501 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209.

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