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The Lilypad Garden School
- licensed capacity
- 218
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About The Lilypad Garden School
The Lilypad Garden School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 12, 2021, for up to 218 children, serving infants, 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 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 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: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 218 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Farm School: 3-12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 218 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Lilypad Garden School 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.
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 Lilypad Garden School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 218 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1722980
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 21 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Two of ten children's records audited did not have their physician's information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
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
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant feeding sheets were not current in an infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During inspection it was observed that 13 cribs had additional mats in the cirbs. One of the 13 cribs had two full size mats and a thin mat. One of 13 cribs had two full size mats in the cribs.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregiver's did not have a background check submitted. Note: One staff member was counted in ratio during walk through and left operation at 1:00 pm and other caregiver was not present during inspection. Background checks were submitted during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
Show 17 earlier visits
- Oct 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“There was one gate on the 18+ playground that did not close at the ground level creating an approximate 2 in gap. On the back playground where the fence material did not meet the shed, there was a large enough gap where children could exit the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“A newly added playground did not contain 2 exits.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
- Jan 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Former caregiver was seen in video footage hitting a child in the foot with the child's shoe.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Former caregiver was seen in video footage grabbing and pulling a child across the carpet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023
- Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Five of the ten personnel records reviewed did not have the employment affidavit in file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Lilypad Garden School
Is The Lilypad Garden School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 12, 2021.
When was The Lilypad Garden School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Lilypad Garden School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Lilypad Garden School care for?
218, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Lilypad Garden School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Lilypad Garden 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 Lilypad Garden School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 497-3024 to ask.
What is The Lilypad Garden School's phone number?
(210) 497-3024.
Where is The Lilypad Garden School?
18952 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78259. The nearest other daycare we list is The Lily Pad Farm School, under 0.1 miles away.