Valero Family Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78249 · Texas operation #938586
Record summary
3 high-risk · 6 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 8 investigations); last inspection Oct 27, 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
- 1 Valero Way, San Antonio, TX 78249
- Phone
- (210) 345-5437
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 232 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 1, 2009
- Director
- Jessica Silva
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care
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 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 15, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
State rule 746.3425(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids"
Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not use gloves when handling blood from an injury.
Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 9, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The most recent health inspection available for review was dated 11/14/2024.
Corrected Feb 23, 2026, verified by the state Feb 26, 2026.
Feb 2, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Sep 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 18, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 1, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: It is determined during an investigation that a child left their classroom unnoticed and unsupervised.
Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: It is determined during an investigation the operation failed to report a child leaving their classroom, and the school lobby, unsupervised.
Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 2, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 22, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: It is determined through investigation evidence that caregivers misfed an infant 4 oz of another infants labeled bottle.
Corrected Jul 9, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 11, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Mar 5, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 2, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 26, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: It is found during an investigation 1 caregiver's CPR and First aid training was expired. Note: this was corrected during the investigation and a new certification course was completed by the caregiver.
Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 19, 2024: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Nov 18, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 3 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: Valero Family Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #938586.
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