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Madonna Center

1906 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237 · Bexar County
8 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Madonna Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 204 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 44 times and investigated 27 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 35). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 8 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #258 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #258 of 476 centers in San Antonio
12High risk
17Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
35 citations from 44 inspections and 22 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Staff ratios6
Supervision5
Background checks3
Records & paperwork3
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding2
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three of four staff files evaluated did not have health and safety trainings available for review.
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the inspection, 14 bucket seats in two infant classrooms were observed without safety straps to secure the children.
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Three classrooms did not have the evacuation maps posted in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when evacuation maps were posted in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 11, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
All four infant bottles in the Infant 0-6 month old classroom had no labels on the bottles with their names.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment §746.2705(2)
During the investigation, it was noted school-aged children were napping on the class floor.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
During the course of the investigation, it was noted operation staff failed to provide adequate supervision due to daily incidents where children are fighting among themselves while in care.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighJun 1, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion §746.501(a)(8)
Throughout the investigation, it was observed that the operational policy lacks provisions for the processes of suspension and expulsion.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighApr 6, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
During the inspection, it was determined that an individual present at the operation does not have a valid background check. Note: This was corrected when background check was re-submitted to change Role Type during inspection.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2026
HighMar 31, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check §745.621(a)(3)
During the inspection, it was determined that an individual present at the operation does not have a valid background check completed for this operation.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2026
HighMar 24, 2026Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check §745.621(a)(3)
During the course of this investigation, it was found that the staff member who accompanied the child in the ambulance to the hospital had not completed a valid background check for this operation.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
HighJan 22, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended outside on 11/21/2025. The operation did not notify the parent.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
HighJan 22, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended outside on 11/21/2026.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
HighJan 22, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended outside on 11/21/2025. The incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) until 1/27/2026.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
HighDec 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver in classroom D-12 was observed working in the classrooms supervising children without receiving a background check and letter of eligibility. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation and a background check was submitted.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
At time of inspection multiple caregivers were unable to provide the ages of the children in their class.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2025
Medium HighOct 6, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
At time of inspection two toddler caregivers were unable to provide the ages of the children in their class.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
Medium HighOct 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the inspection, it was observed that infants seated in restrictive devices were not properly secured with straps. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Nov 5, 2025
Medium HighApr 9, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
Napping children were observed placed in front of exits in multiple classrooms. This was corrected when the director moved each child away from the exits.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 23, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
In toddler room, the children were served crackers without a plate or napkin. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and caregiver provided plastic plates for the children to eat their snack on.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing procedures and the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 26, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning solutions and chemicals were observed under the sinks in three children's restrooms without child safety locks.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 17, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
A vehicle that is used to transport children is not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
MediumJan 17, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area §746.4403(a)
An infant classroom with a diaper-changing area does not have a handwashing sink.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Children were observed using a restroom in a room filled with stacks of boxes and other storage items.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
MediumJan 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The following personnel records were not available for review at time of inspection: proof of education, notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, proof of background check eligibility letter, copy of photo ID, and signed statement employees recieved copies of operational policies and employee policies.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Crackers were served on a bare table for children to eat from.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
A piece of outdoor play equipment was observed in front of a slide on the playground. The equipment overlapped the slide's required use zone.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based off information gathered, a child was bitten by another child when the classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 6 infants present with a specified age group of 15 months with only one caregiver.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
MediumSep 24, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Based off information gathered, a parent wasn't notified at pick up the same day their child was bitten by another child. The parent was notified two days later.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2023
MediumJan 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Five of ten children's files did not contain up to date immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Three of twenty two caregivers did not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During inspection it was observed that one caregiver had 8 children in care ages 8 month, 9 month, 9 month, 9 month, 10 month, 10 month, 12 month, and 18 month. Based on the ages of the children caregiver is out of ratio.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
HighJul 6, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver's used poor judgment when they failed to touch the playground equipment that is unshaded, ensuring the playground equipment was cool enough for children to play. This resulted in a child receiving a burn on abdomen area.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
Two fire extinguishers in the center vans have not been serviced, as required.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
HighNov 23, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/3/2020.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity204 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 11, 1985
DirectorMaria Segarra
Phone2104322374
State operation #39086

Common questions

Does Madonna Center take infants?

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

What are Madonna Center’s hours?

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

Does Madonna Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Madonna Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Madonna 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 Madonna Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “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 Madonna Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #258 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Madonna Center last inspected?

Aug 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 39086 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.