Educare Child Care #7
246 FAIR AVE, San Antonio, TX 78223 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gloria Velez
- Phone
- (210) 531-0706
- Regulated since
- Mar 22, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 243325 · number 835986
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inspection a young toddler class was observed having screen time. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-14.
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Other
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff files evaluated did not have current trainings available for review for: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant in the infant room does not have an updated feeding scheduled signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the vehicles used for transportation had the following issues: Van #1 (tan): One seatbelt in the last row and one seatbelt in the first row do not buckle properly. Additionally, the door handle for the double doors is broken, preventing the doors from being opened. Van #2 (white): The seatbelt in the first row behind the driver does not buckle properly. The operation has been advised not to use Van #1 (tan) until the seatbelts and door have been repaired.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguishers in both vans available for transportation are expired as of January 2023.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Other
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One child was unsupervised in the two year old classroom bathroom while the group of children and caregivers were in the school age classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-05. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infant feeding schedules were expired at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered during the inspection, children in the 18 to 24 month old classroom are placed in time out in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were three gallon cans of paint in the two year old bathroom closet accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when the paint cans were removed from the closet and placed out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-12.
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Illness & medication
The antibiotic ointment was expired at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was expired on the van used for transportation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Records & paperwork
One child's file reviewed did not contain a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Other
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The menu posted in the food preparation area for that day did not match the food being served on that day. The Tuesday menu was being served on a Friday without a record to show the substitution. This was corrected at inspection when the director updated the posted menu to reflect the food being served on that day.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.