Jessica Marie Gomez
San Antonio, TX 78213 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Next Step Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About The Next Step Learning Center
The Next Step Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 1, 2019, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Next Step 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.
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 Next Step Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1675900
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407(2) - Machine Wash Cloth Toys
“Cloth toys in young toddler room were soiled. Pillows in the older toddler room were dirty. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two of 10 children's files audited did not have current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The personnel records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Play yards used for sleeping were not labeled with the children's names. This was corrected at inspection when the play yards were numbered and a number map was created.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
- Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Aug 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The employee list has not been validated in one year and four months. This was corrected at inspection when the Director went onto the portal and validated the employee list.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Two of four children's files audited did not have a special needs statement filled out.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“One of four children's files audited did not have permission to transport answered.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Two trash cans were observed without lids making trash accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One of four staff records was missing a start date, employment affidavit, and proof of request for back ground check.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“During naptime cots were observed to be numbered but the corresponding assignment charts did not have any children's names attached to them.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
- May 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC form was not current. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Next Step Learning Center
Is The Next Step Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 1, 2019.
When was The Next Step Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Next Step Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Next Step Learning Center care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Next Step Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Next Step Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Next Step Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 340-4844 to ask.
What is The Next Step Learning Center's phone number?
(210) 340-4844.
Where is The Next Step Learning Center?
5246 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216. The nearest other daycare we list is George Gervin Blanco Head Start, 0.1 miles away.