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Carousel Childcare Center, LLC

143 Postwood Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Carousel Childcare Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 49 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 3 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #241 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #241 of 476 centers in San Antonio
3High risk
8Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 18 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards3
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
Medium HighSep 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection, a caregiver left the infant room out of ratio when they left the room, leaving one caregiver with six infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The staff were found to have up to date CPR training but were lacking the required in-person portion of the course.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2025
Medium HighJul 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
The use zones around the slides on the playground were less than 6 feet and overlapped with each other.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
HighDec 4, 2024InspectionSupervision
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 naptime, a pre-k classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver in the room dozed off for five minutes.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumJul 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Six out of six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have medication training in the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionOther standards
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas §746.5403(a)
The operation does not have a current gas inspection.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
The infant classroom was observed out of ratio as there were two caregivers observed with 11 infants. Majority of the infants were 0-11 months. The correct ratios is two caregivers to 10 infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the oldest infant was moved to another classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A vent was observed with built of of dust.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2023
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with diagnosed food allergy did not have a food emergency plan.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
HighJan 17, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
The operation used prohibited punishment when they sent a child to "thinking time", which is a time out, for toileting accidents.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2023
MediumAug 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
An 18 month old was observed not resting in an age appropriate sleeping equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the child was provided a sleeping mat.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
Medium HighAug 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Infant bottle was observed not labeled during inspection. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
MediumAug 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Monthly feeding schedule was not available during time of inspection.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity49 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 6, 2017
DirectorJulie Hoker
Phone2109805617
State operation #1628505

Common questions

Does Carousel Childcare Center, LLC take infants?

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

What are Carousel Childcare Center, LLC’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 Carousel Childcare Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Carousel Childcare Center, LLC cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 7, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Carousel Childcare Center, LLC compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #241 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Carousel Childcare Center, LLC last inspected?

Jul 13, 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 1628505 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.