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Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool

600 Aero Ave, Schertz, TX 78154 · Guadalupe County

Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Schertz, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #11 of 16 centers in Schertz and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #11 of 16 centers in Schertz
1High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 6 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
A classroom did not have the fire evacuation diagram posted. *This was corrected at inspection*
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The fire extinguishers were not documented as being inspected for the past month.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date §746.3805(b)(3)
Medication was administered after its expiration date.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
HighMay 21, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver without a background check was observed caring for children during the inspection.
Correction verified May 22, 2024
MediumAug 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The last documented fire drill was on February 10, 2022. The director stated that the fire drills are conducted monthly however were not documented. The operation was closed for the summer months June and July. This was corrected when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and documented.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
A caregiver received online CPR training which did not allow for hands on practice. The caregiver is scheduled to retake CPR training August 29th.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 1, 1987
DirectorRachael Ripley
Phone2102432154
State operation #54235

Common questions

Does Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool take infants?

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

What are Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool’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 Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Schertz, is $40.40 a day for toddlers, $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on May 21, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool compare with other daycares in Schertz?

It is tied for #11 of 16 centers in Schertz by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Schertz 1st Baptist Preschool last inspected?

May 5, 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 54235 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.