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YWCA Early Childhood Education Center

2318 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237 · Bexar County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

YWCA Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 65 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 3 times. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 11). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #474 of 476 centers in San Antonio and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #474 of 476 centers in San Antonio
2High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 3 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Other standards4
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair §746.2405(1)
There was no adult chair, such as a rocking chair, in the infant rooms.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
HighMay 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation has been without a center director since 5/1/2026.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first-aid kit was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications §746.4911(a)
The information regarding the loose fill material was not available for review.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The Health inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighMay 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Provide Small Muscle Development §746.2417(7)
There were no toys available on the shelf in the infant rooms.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
HighMay 13, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies and the emergency preparedness plan were not available for review.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Social and Emotional Development §746.2607(7)
There were no toys available on the shelf in the Pre-K classrooms.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Activities for Toddlers - Provide Social and Emotional Development §746.2507(7)
There were no toys available on the shelf in the toddler room.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumMay 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
There are no cots available in the toddler or Pre-K classrooms.
Correction verified May 26, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity65 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 1, 2026
DirectorPatricia Candelas
Phone2106490856
State operation #1834173

Common questions

Does YWCA Early Childhood Education Center take infants?

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

What are YWCA Early Childhood Education Center’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does YWCA Early Childhood Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does YWCA Early Childhood Education Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask YWCA Early Childhood Education 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 YWCA Early Childhood Education Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 13, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does YWCA Early Childhood Education Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #474 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was YWCA Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?

Sep 1, 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 1834173 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.