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Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc.

4630 Timco W, San Antonio, TX 78238 · Bexar County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #437 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #437 of 476 centers in San Antonio
9High risk
11Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 14 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Food & feeding3
Supervision2
Sleep safety2
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 1, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the inspection, it was noted that cleaning solutions were accessible to children in the restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
HighJul 1, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
At time of inspection, a caregiver in the school aged class did not have an active background. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was asked to leave.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026
MediumJul 1, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
At time of inspection, two out of five staff members did not have the required Health and Safety training requirements.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2026
HighAug 12, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Caregiver in the toddler classroom with combined age group of children was observed to leave children unsupervised when opening the front door to children arriving at the operation. Recite
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth §746.3421(a)
The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the infant's hands after diaper change. Recite
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was a 2 inch hole in the infant changing table platform.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
HighAug 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There was a bleach bottle spray underneath the changing table in the children's restroom at hands reach. There was a clorax wipe container on top of a shelf that was at hands reach of children in the school aged classroom.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Staff who transport children did not have current trasnportation training.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
3 out of the 6 children's files had incomplete emergency contact information; missing address.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
HighAug 5, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A plastic mirror was observed to be clipped on one crib during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
All fire extinguishers inside the operation and in transportation vans were last serviced on 11/2020.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
HighAug 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director has failed to comply with the required trainings that staff must obtained throughout the year.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
All staff have expired CPR/First Aid certification.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
MediumAug 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
All staff employed at the operation did not have any current annual training hours.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
MediumAug 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were no feeding logs available during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
The caregiver in the infant room did not have current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and early child brain development.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
HighAug 5, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Caregiver in the toddler classroom with combined age group of children was observed to leave children unsupervised when opening the front door to children arriving at the operation.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Last health inspection was conducted on 11/20/2020.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
HighAug 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 11/17/2020.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumAug 5, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
3 out of 6 children's files do not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
The television on a table in the school aged classroom was not anchored.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth §746.3421(a)
The caregiver in the infant classroom did not wash the infant's hands after diaper change.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
An arrow staple remover was on top of the play kitchen in the 2-4 year old classroom. Correction was made after caregiver removed the tool.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 26, 2021InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 9 month old infant was sleeping in a crib covered with a fleece blanket. Note: Correction was made after Child Care Regulation Inspector informed caregiver to remove the blanket from the infant immediately.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2021
MediumOct 26, 2021InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A portable hook up high chair did not have the safety strap in the 2-4 year old classroom. Correct was made when the portable chair was removed.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 25, 2007
DirectorRebecca Gomez
Phone2106801766
State operation #864928

Common questions

Does Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc.’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. 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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 1, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #437 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Great Beginnings Child Development Center Inc. last inspected?

Jul 24, 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 864928 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.