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Ella Austin Child Center

227 Eross, San Antonio, TX 78202 · Bexar County

Ella Austin Child Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 54 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (3 of 17). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #379 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #379 of 476 centers in San Antonio
1High risk
8Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
17 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding3
Staff ratios3
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 25, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
LowAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
Medium HighJan 15, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
Medium HighDec 18, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025
MediumDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
HighJul 8, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
LowJul 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
MediumJul 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers §746.405(a)
Emergency numbers were not posted.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity54 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 27, 2025
DirectorLinda Bryant
Phone2102220159
State operation #1807215

Common questions

Does Ella Austin Child Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Ella Austin Child Center’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ella Austin Child Center accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Ella Austin Child Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ella Austin Child Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes San Antonio, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Ella Austin Child Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ella Austin Child Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #379 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ella Austin Child Center last inspected?

Sep 9, 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 1807215 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.