YWCA Early Childhood Education Center
Licensed child-care center in San Antonio, TX 78237 · Texas operation #1834173
Record summary
2 high-risk · 11 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Sep 1, 2026.
0 of 11 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
- 2318 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237
- Phone
- (210) 649-0856
- Website
- www.ywcasa.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Initial since Jun 1, 2026
- Director
- Patricia Candelas
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
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 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 13, 2026: Inspection
11 citations.
High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.
State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"
Inspector's note: The operational policies and the emergency preparedness plan were not available for review.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review.
Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.
State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"
Inspector's note: The operation has been without a center director since 5/1/2026.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have an adult-sized chair.
State rule 746.2405(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair"
Inspector's note: There was no adult chair, such as a rocking chair, in the infant rooms.
Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Activities for Infants - Provide Small Muscle Development
State rule 746.2417(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Provide Small Muscle Development"
Inspector's note: There were no toys available on the shelf in the infant rooms.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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 Health inspection was not available for review.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
State rule 746.4911(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications"
Inspector's note: The information regarding the loose fill material was not available for review.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development
State rule 746.2507(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development"
Inspector's note: There were no toys available on the shelf in the toddler room.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Social and Emotional Development
State rule 746.2607(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Social and Emotional Development"
Inspector's note: There were no toys available on the shelf in the Pre-K classrooms.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.
State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"
Inspector's note: The first-aid kit was not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each walking child through age 4 needs their own cot, bed or mat.
State rule 746.4503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age"
Inspector's note: There are no cots available in the toddler or Pre-K classrooms.
Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: YWCA Early Childhood Education Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1834173.
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