The Next Step Learning Center
5246 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX
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Ties-N-Bows is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 15, 2024, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ties-N-Bows 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).
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operaiton was over capacity on June 3 and June 4 by one child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“At time of inspection, the lastest fire inspection report was conducted in 6.20.24.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“At time of inspection no daily menu was observed to be posted in operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
“In the toddler classroom a sanitizer bottle was observed on the top of the child sink. NOTE: This was corrected when the sanitizer bottle was removed to a high shelf.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The caregiver stated there were nine children in care when it was verified there were eight children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“A floor fan was observed on the floor near the teacher's desk accessible to children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when the fan was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 6.6.23.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The caregiver stated the youngest child was 12 months when the child was 20 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“CPSC form posting was not available at operation. Note: This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Two of the fire extinguishers were last serviced August 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One out of four children records reviewed was lacking food allergy information. Three out of the four children records reviewed were missing admission dates. Note: Both were corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of four childrens' records reviewed was missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“Suspension and expulsion was missing of the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 15, 2024.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 737-8437 to ask.
(210) 737-8437.
1334 Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212. The nearest other daycare we list is George Gervin Blanco Head Start, 0.6 miles away.