Saint Matthews United Methodist
2738 MACARTHUR VW, San Antonio, TX 78217 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Hawaii Waites
- Phone
- (210) 826-4850
- Regulated since
- May 1, 1989
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 95090 · number 54228
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a swaddling sleep sack. This was corrected at inspection when the child was taken out of the sleep sack.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other Serious
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six staff files audited did not complete their 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Staff background & training
Six training files audited did not cover the topics required, including child maltreatment, responding to food allergies, preventing communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparedness, administering medication, and handling and storing hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Staff background & training
The director's training file did not cover the topics required, including child maltreatment, responding to food allergies, preventing communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparedness, administering medication, and handling and storing hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
A cabinet in the Pre-K rooms was accessible to children and contained fingernail polish remover This was corrected at inspection when the nail polish remover was removed from the cabinet.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a hole in the wall of the Toddler room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The loose fill located under the playscape and climbing equipment was less than six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire drill was conducted on 4/17/2025. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-30.
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Other Serious
The last carbon monoxide detector inspection was conducted on 4/23/2026. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested. This was corrected at inspection was a test was done.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
An infant's bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-08.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child began care prior to having their enrollment information on file.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The employee list was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director posted them current list.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-02.
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Other
Children's Products Certification form 2885 was expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director filled out and signed a new form.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-02.
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Other Serious
The gas inspection expired 4/19/2023.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Food & allergies Serious
Two children with allergies did not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver who supervises and is left alone with children does not have 24 hours of current annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-24. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed in a bucket seat without a working safety strap. This was corrected when the director moved the child to a seat with a working strap and strapped her in the seat.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-24.
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Other
Five children are missing healthcare provider statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
Four children do not have current immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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