Luv-n-Care No. 3
Luv-n-Care No. 3 is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 209 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (6 of 30). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #322 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A current gas inpsection was unavailable for review. The expiration date was 7/25/23. During the inspection the assistant director made an appointment for 6/30/26 with Big City Plumbing.
School age children were observed to be freely watching Youtube videos. The video that was being watched appeared to be Spongebob with music dubbed over the scene. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv was turned off.
It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when conversations between staff members, which were had in front of children, resulted in staff using curse words.
It was determined in an investigation that a caregiver was smoking on the operation property.
The director was missing training in SIDS/shaken baby/early brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to emergencies, building safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Staff were missing trainings in emergency preparedness, child abuse, preventing communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to emergencies, building safety, and handling hazardous materials.
The director did not immediately call EMS when an infant received a head injury severe enough to cause bleeding from the ear.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video it was observed that a toddler class, with children 18 months to two years old, was required to sit in a group without an activity for approximately 26 minutes.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video a caregiver repeatedly put their hand on the chest of an 18-month-old child so the child would remain inactive for approximately 26 minutes. The child was required to remain seated and not allowed to get up or interact with other children.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video a caregiver repeated grabbed an 18-month-old child from their upper arm and roughly sat them down.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a video of the incident was observed. On the video a child was observed coming out of the bathroom and not washing their hands before rejoining the class.
A caregiver who was inactive was present in a room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
A child was left unsupervised.
The parents of a child who was in a situation that placed them at risk was not immediately notified.
A first aid kit was missing tape and a thermometer.
A child with known food allergies did not have an action plan on file.
Three of ten children's folders did not have an address listed for the emergency contact.
One of ten children's files did not have a current immunization record.
Two of ten children's files did not have a health care provider statement.
Video shows a caregiver not appropriately supervising an infant in a highchair when the caregiver is observed sitting down in a blind spot and not keeping the child in view.
Video shows that the safety straps were not used for a child who was placed in a highchair.
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they failed to use the required safety straps to buckle an infant into a highchair.
A caregiver was observed failing to wash their hands after diapering a child.
Video shows a caregiver failing to wash the hands of a child they diapered.
Nine bottles, in the Lambs Classroom were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. *Note all bottles were labeled at the time of the inspection.
Bucket swings in the toddler playground were found not having the 6 feet of use zone on the side of the adjacent swing and the fence. *Swing was removed immediately.
Based on interviews the operation was using threats for discipling purposes. Children were being told that if they did not behave they would be taken to a specific caregiver.
The two playgrounds (12-18 months and 2 year old) in the operation were noted to have gravel covering concrete.
The operation did not provide an incident report for an injury that required medical attention.
Three out of three transportation vehicles fire extinguishers were not securely fastened. It was noted that the fire extinguishers were loose in the vehicles floors.
About this center
Common questions
Does Luv-n-Care No. 3 take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Luv-n-Care No. 3’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Luv-n-Care No. 3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Luv-n-Care No. 3 cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Luv-n-Care No. 3 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 Luv-n-Care No. 3 had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 9, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Luv-n-Care No. 3 compare with other daycares in San Antonio?
It is tied for #322 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Luv-n-Care No. 3 last inspected?
Sep 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1113746 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.