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Discovery School

222 Salem Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201 · Bexar County

Discovery School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 8). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #290 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #290 of 476 centers in San Antonio
0High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Four medications stored for children's use were expired.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers §746.5305
A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor of the spanish classroom.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent or a health care professional and another child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings §746.4603(5)
A swing only cleared for residential use was observed at the operation being used by the children in care.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One out of ten children's records reviewed during inspection did not contain the required food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
MediumFeb 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
The playground maintenance inspections and repair records were not documented for the previous three months. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director conducted and documented the monthly inspection during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
One out of two staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid & CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022
Medium HighFeb 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A staff's personal bag was observed accessible to the children in care. Cleaning solution bottles were observed accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the items were placed on a high shelf out of children's reach.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-03:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 9, 1987
DirectorMary Stanchak
Phone2103443472
State operation #171701

Common questions

Does Discovery School take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Discovery School’s hours?

8 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Discovery School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Discovery School had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 8 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Discovery School compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #290 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Discovery School last inspected?

Feb 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 171701 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.