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The Mustard Seed

11 Saint Lukes Ln, San Antonio, TX 78209
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$160
year first permitted
2018
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About The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 15, 2018, for up to 39 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months through 3 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 3 years
ProgramsFull-time care and part-time care
ApproachFaith-based (Episcopal)
CurriculumZoo Phonics
Daily lifeExtended care: Optional early care from 7:45-8:30
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Mustard Seed 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.
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 Mustard Seed

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
39 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1654518
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The parents' rights were not available for review in the parent handbook or application. This was corrected during inspection when it was sent to parents via email and attached to the application forms.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4607(b)(1) - Maximum Height - Under Age 2

      “The playground used for children 18 months-4 years of age had two slides that exceed the max height of 32 inches for children under 2 years.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Two children with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One of four staff training records reviewed did not have annual training in: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome, and understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024

  5. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo 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 Mustard Seed

Is The Mustard Seed licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 15, 2018.

When was The Mustard Seed last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Mustard Seed had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Mustard Seed care for?

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

Does The Mustard Seed accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Mustard Seed's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Mustard Seed cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 828-6425 to ask.

What is The Mustard Seed's phone number?

(210) 828-6425.

Where is The Mustard Seed?

11 Saint Lukes Ln, San Antonio, TX 78209. The nearest other daycare we list is Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, 0.8 miles away.

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