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The Lily Pad Farm School
- licensed capacity
- 289
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $160
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About The Lily Pad Farm School
The Lily Pad Farm School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 24, 2021, for up to 289 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 289 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children Ages 3-12 years (Farm School) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Languages | sign language |
| Licensed capacity | 289 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Lily Pad Farm School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $160 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 The Lily Pad Farm School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 289 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1721756
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Aug 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“A fire extinguisher in one of the vans was unsecured.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“One of four first aid kits in the van was incomplete.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 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
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was unable to provide adequate supervision to prevent children from exhibiting inappropriate behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees to leave the operation by the required date.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation did not have documented that the fire extinguishers were inspected for the past month.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“Operation was missing a fire relocation diagram in a classroom. *Corrected at inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“A caregiver did not have the required trainings in emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling communicable diseases, administering medications, preventing and responding emergencies, building premises safety, and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
“The director of the operation admitted to drinking alcohol on the premises after hours in their office. Information gathered during the investigation determined that while the director was not supervising children, children were still in care during this time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations fire inspection expired in September of 2023 and did not have a current inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
- Sep 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection conducted was 7/19/21. There is no current fire inspection on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
- Aug 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Children were allowed to walk alone from the classroom to the designated pick up place and were left unsupervised for several minutes without a staff member present.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Lily Pad Farm School
Is The Lily Pad Farm School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 24, 2021.
When was The Lily Pad Farm School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Lily Pad Farm School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Lily Pad Farm School care for?
289, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Lily Pad Farm School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Lily Pad Farm School'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 The Lily Pad Farm School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 497-3024 to ask.
What is The Lily Pad Farm School's phone number?
(210) 497-3024.
Where is The Lily Pad Farm School?
18940 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259. The nearest other daycare we list is The Lilypad Garden School, under 0.1 miles away.