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The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center

16148 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 780234.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2026

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About The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center

The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Helotes, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 24, 2026, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
128 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning 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 The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1821340
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • 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. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “There was an individual present, with access to children, with a pending background check. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection when the individual was asked to leave the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

  3. Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Two caregivers had CPR certifications from an online source, which did not include hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

  4. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The operation did not have documentatiion indicating the fire equipment: fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors had been inspected and tested. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection the fire equipment was tested and inspected.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation does not have a completed fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a health inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

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 Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center

Is The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 24, 2026.

When was The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning 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 The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 255-8155 to ask.

What is The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center's phone number?

(210) 255-8155.

Where is The Butterfly Academy Spanish Immersion Learning Center?

16148 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cherub Learning Center, 2.4 miles away.

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