Ray Ellison Family Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78224 · Texas operation #1819898
Record summary
1 high-risk · 6 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Sep 29, 2026.
0 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224
- Phone
- (210) 489-3502
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 21, 2026
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 4, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Sep 2, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Aug 12, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: A caregiver counted in ratio in the Pre-K classroom did not have Eligible background check results to be counted in ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 18, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: Two of the four employees had an expired first aid/CPR from October and November.2025.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Jan 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).
State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"
Inspector's note: Two of the four employees was missing form 2985 and 2912 at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified by the state Jan 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 7, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium risk The operation must maintain liability insurance.
State rule 746.201(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Maintained"
Inspector's note: The liability insurance through the online portal expired on 9.25.25.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, no substitution list was available as they didn't have apple juice but had teddy grahams for snack.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, no documentation of the carbon monoxide, fire drills, or smoke detectors.
Corrected Nov 14, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ray Ellison Family Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1819898.
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