Ella Austin Child Center
227 EROSS, San Antonio, TX 78202 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Linda Bryant
- Phone
- (210) 222-0159
- Regulated since
- Jan 27, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1492878 · number 1807215
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Staff background & training
7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Other
8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-18. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Other
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Food & allergies
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Safety & premises
Emergency numbers were not posted.
HHSC 746.405(a) — Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Safety & premises
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Other
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