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Valley Hi Baptist Academy

6623 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1986

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About Valley Hi Baptist Academy

Valley Hi Baptist Academy is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 14, 1986, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Baptist)
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Valley Hi Baptist Academy 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.
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 Valley Hi Baptist Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#219495
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 18 of 24 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “2 children's records were missing health statements for their records”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

  4. Mar 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “Director was missing two out thirty clock hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Eight out of nine children files were missing information on health statements, special needs, emergency medical attention, release of children, emergency contact address, and parent s rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “One caregiver was missing five clock hours on their annual training requirement hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

  5. Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2025 by the required date of January 15, 2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

  6. Dec 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The grass area on the playground was out grown.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

  7. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The infant room was observed of having dead cockroaches and debris behind the shelves, milk crate, child size sofa, sitting stools, and between the wall and cabinet. There was a dead cricket in the dining hall under the rolling cart. There were dead cockroaches and crickets on the floor with collected debris. There was a spider with its spider web on the windowsill, dust and dead cockroach.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025

  9. Sep 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “The infant area has two rooms adjacent; one side with cribs and the other with toys, infant furniture and diaper changing station. The room with the cribs was dark during naptime and had two infants sleeping in their cribs. Note. This was corrected when the caregiver opened the curtain to allow light in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “There was a basket filled with monster trucks designated for children ages 3 years and older. The youngest child in the classroom was two years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “The infant caregiver walked out of the classroom to open the front door, leaving two infants alone while they were sleeping in their cribs.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The infant room was observed of having dead cockroaches on the floor and window seal, spider webs, used Q-tip, and debris on long the side of the wall and also on one crib mattress. There were other classrooms also with dead cockroaches on the floor.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “The toddler classroom is currently under renovations and has been moved to another room where there is no hand wash sink. There is a diaper changing station in the classroom in which caregiver stated they use hand sanitizer after diapering. Note. A portable hand wash sink was added to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment

      “The operation does not have liability insurance and they had no proof of notifying the parents that the opeation does not currently have liability insurance. Note. The parent handbook has a date stamp of 9/19/2025 of being modified.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area

      “The toddler classroom has a diaper changing station and no hand wash sink.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

  10. Aug 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.207(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment

      “The operation does not have liability insurance and there was no posting or any other notification staying they have no liability insurance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “There was a hole on the wall exposing electrical wires to an outlet. This poses a risk to any infant, but especially the one who is laid down on a crib within hands reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The operation recently had their chain link fence replaced, leaving several areas with at least a 10-inch gap from ground to fence.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “At the time of the walk through inspection, a group of children in the infant classroom were observed having screen time. One child was two years old.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

      “The restrooms located in the hallway did not have soap in the dispensers. Note. This was corrected at inspection when the soap dispenser was refilled.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The trash can in classroom #5 had the lid removed and found inside the can. There was a trash bag filled with garbage that was not taken out on the last operating business day. Classroom #4 was observed with several different sizes of dead cockroaches on the table, tile floor and rugs. Note. This was corrected at inspection when the trash bag was removed and replaced with a new bag and lid placed over the can.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “The toddler classroom for 18-23 month old children had magnetic Bingo chips designated for ages 3 and up. Note. Although the classroom has a combine group of children ages 2 -4 years old, the classroom is still considered and approved for the toddler children. Therefore, the toys and equipment must meet age appropriate guidelines.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

Show 28 earlier visits
  1. Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “At the time of inspection, one infant did not have a current feeding log for the month of June. The infant went from drinking breast milk to formula.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

  2. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “An infant's feeding instruction was not followed when a staff served an infant cranberry juice.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver disregarded the feeding log a parent had recently updated for the month of April and served an 8-month-old infant cranberry juice. The juice was not listed on the feeding log.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  5. Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “An infant's feeding instruction was not followed when a staff served an infant cranberry juice.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver disregarded the feeding log a parent had recently updated for the month of April and served an 8-month-old infant cranberry juice. The juice was not listed on the feeding log.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  6. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “There were no feeding logs available for review in the infant classroom for infants not yet eating table food.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants feeding instructions were filled with information on the type of formula, number of bottles and ounces to service, but did not have the date and parent signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “The files of three out of four children were reviewed and had missing vaccinations according to their age.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “The transportation van did not have the child safety alarm in operating conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

  8. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “The staff files were reviewed and found incomplete. Staff did not have the required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

  10. Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “Six out of seven staff files reviewed did not have annual training hours. One of those staff files was the infant caregiver who did not have SID's, Shaken Baby, Brain Development and Child Maltreat training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas inspection has not be conducted since November 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  11. Aug 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

  12. Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

  13. May 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901

      “The second director had not been submitted as a controlling person. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the second director submitted herself as a controlling person through the provider portal.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024

  14. May 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “School age children were observed walking from the playground back inside the building to use the bathroom or allow parents into the building while the caregiver stood between the door of the playground and the building.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901

      “The second director has not been submitted as a controlling person. She was listed as a director in November 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “An infant caregiver had children eating snack watching Cocomelon on a tablet.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “An 18month old child and a 2 year old child were observed eating popcorn which is a choking hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Training hours for the caregivers were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

  15. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  17. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “There was a four month old infant sleeping on a restrictive device inside the crib with a blue fleece blanket. Note: Corrected on 5/22/2023 during inspection, when caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device and out of the crib.”

      Corrected during the visit

  19. Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection was delinquent as of 11/10/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022

  20. Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  22. May 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “While reviewing children's records, 1 of 6 children's files did not have a medical authorization section filled out and signed by parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2022

  23. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Feb 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  26. Feb 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “Snacks were observed being served on bare table for 2 infants during snack time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

  27. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Oct 15, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted 9/3/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The center did not have a current gas inspection. The last gas inspection was conducted 6/14/2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “During inspection it was observed that a 3 month old was asleeping in the crib with a blanket inside the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “During inspection it was observed that a 3 month old infant who is not able to turn on her own was asleep in the crib on her stomach.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 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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Questions about Valley Hi Baptist Academy

Is Valley Hi Baptist Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 14, 1986.

When was Valley Hi Baptist Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Valley Hi Baptist Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 18 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Valley Hi Baptist Academy care for?

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

Does Valley Hi Baptist Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Valley Hi Baptist Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Valley Hi Baptist Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 674-5300 to ask.

What is Valley Hi Baptist Academy's phone number?

(210) 674-5300.

Where is Valley Hi Baptist Academy?

6623 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Kidz Learning Center #2, 0.9 miles away.

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