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Tia Ara Childcare Home

San Antonio, TX 78260 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2009

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About Tia Ara Childcare Home

Tia Ara Childcare Home is a licensed group home daycare in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 9, 2009, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tia Ara Childcare Home has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bexar County has a median price of $154 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 Tia Ara Childcare Home

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#985126
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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See all 8 visits
  1. Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The operation did not have documentation of fire extinguisher being serviced.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

  2. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “In the two children files the operational policy lacked information on parents' rights and the section where parents sign to acknowledge receipt of those rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

  3. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      “Cleaning supplies is accesible to children in the bathroom used for handwashing and toileting.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2328 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “An infant was observed to be in the play yard wearing a sleep sack that restricted the infants arms inside it. This was corrected at inspection”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Dog feces was found throughout the yard and around the children's play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A pillow was observed in the play yard with infant inside. This was corrected at inspection”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023

  6. Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 4, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Three out of eight child files evaluated did not contain admission dates for the children enrolled. NOTE: Child files were updated during the inspection and admission dates were entered.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One out of eight child files evaluated were missing health provider statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “There were two children 18 mos of age present watching television.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Three out of eight child files evaluated were missing immunization records (3 year olds). One additional child (age 3) was missing their MMR immunization.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “Primary caregiver had 11.5 training hours recorded for the year evaluated, 5/20-4/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021

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 Tia Ara Childcare Home

Is Tia Ara Childcare Home licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 9, 2009.

When was Tia Ara Childcare Home last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tia Ara Childcare Home had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tia Ara Childcare Home care for?

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

Does Tia Ara Childcare Home accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tia Ara Childcare Home's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tia Ara Childcare Home cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 837-8853 to ask.

What is Tia Ara Childcare Home's phone number?

(210) 837-8853.

Where is Tia Ara Childcare Home?

San Antonio, TX 78260. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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