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Vertical Kids

4222 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 782175.0· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2024
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About

About Vertical Kids

Vertical Kids is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 2, 2024, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), STEM / STEAM
CurriculumCreative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos
Daily lifePotty training: We collaborate with parents to support potty training efforts
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Vertical Kids 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 Vertical Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1781040
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The caregivers in the Toddler room repeatedly stated that there were eight children in care when there were nine. This was corrected at inspection when a secondary count was conducted with the director and the count was updated on the classroom's white board.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “A church employee with an ineligible background check was observed working out of the center. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

  4. Oct 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “The operation has not paid background check fees.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

  5. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A fire drill was not conducted in the month of November. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two of four children's files audited did not have emergency contact information. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parents and obtained the necessary information.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “One of four files audited did not have a signed emergency authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Three of four children's files audited did not have a health care statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One of three employee files audited did not have educational requirements on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “One of four children's files audited did not have the physician information on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023

  2. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo 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 Vertical Kids

Is Vertical Kids licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 2, 2024.

When was Vertical Kids last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Vertical Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 7 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 Vertical Kids care for?

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

Does Vertical Kids accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Vertical Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Vertical Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 802-8272 to ask.

What is Vertical Kids' phone number?

(210) 802-8272.

Where is Vertical Kids?

4222 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217. The nearest other daycare we list is NHUMC Ministry Center Childcare, 0.2 miles away.

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