Imagination Child Development Center 1
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78214 · Texas operation #1620506
Record summary
4 high-risk · 7 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 17 inspections and 7 investigations); last inspection Oct 16, 2026.
1 of 7 citations was 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
- 1430 Sava St Suite 111, San Antonio, TX 78214
- Phone
- (210) 627-9712
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 259 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 23, 2017
- Director
- Edna Bermea
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School
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
Oct 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 15, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Sep 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 7, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: The pre-school teacher stated there were 26 children, but when we verified, there were 27 children in care.
Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified by the state Jul 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 16, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 8, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 31, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State rule 746.2501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"
Inspector's note: Through an investigation, it was determined that crafting pom poms were utilized in a group activity that posed a risk of choking.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified by the state Feb 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 4, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"
Inspector's note: It was determined that prohibited punishment was used when a caregiver aggressively attempted to place a child in a chair and when the child was grabbed around their neck, resulting in scratches to the child's neck.
Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 6, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"
Inspector's note: Based on information gathered during the investigation, a child was left unattended on the playground while transitioning to the classroom.
Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state Jun 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 1, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Dec 19, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 26, 2024: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be posted in each room.
State rule 746.5207(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room"
Inspector's note: 1 out 10 classrooms did not have an emergency evacuation diagram posted. This was corrected when management posted the diagram in the classroom.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
State rule 746.1615 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing"
Inspector's note: A 16 month old was combined in a room with older children during opening time for at least 10 minutes.
Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified by the state Dec 19, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 21, 2024: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
State rule 746.1615 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing"
Inspector's note: It was found that infants were mixed with older children during early morning drop off. The infants were mixed for approximately 1-2 minutes
Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified by the state Nov 26, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 14, 2024: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
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: Imagination Child Development Center 1 on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1620506.
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