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Vestal Early Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Vestal Early Head Start
Vestal Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 24, 2024, for up to 47 children, serving infants and toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and toddlers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and toddlersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vestal Early Head Start 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 Vestal Early Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants and toddlers
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1796746
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined in an investigation that a caregiver was using a prohibited form of discipline when she was observed and heard yelling at children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“It was determined in an investigation that positive methods of discipline were not used by a caregiver. In a video, children appeared to be intimidated by the caregiver, as one child covered his eyes when the caregiver entered the room and put his head down after the caregiver talked to him.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The total required 30 hours of training for 2023-2024 was unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“The total of required 24 hours for 2024-2025 was unavailable for review for one staff.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of the six personnel files evaluated did not have a notarized employment affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“The director did not have current certification is CPR/First Aid on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The landscaping around the outdoor playground is not fully complete therefore it is not ready for use by children.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Vestal Early Head Start
Is Vestal Early Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 24, 2024.
When was Vestal Early Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vestal Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Vestal Early Head Start care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.
Does Vestal Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Vestal Early Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Vestal Early Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 735-9155 to ask.
What is Vestal Early Head Start's phone number?
(210) 735-9155.
Where is Vestal Early Head Start?
1102 Cantrell Dr Bldg 3, San Antonio, TX 78221. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Little Minds, 0.4 miles away.