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Discovery World Learning Center

406 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204 · Bexar County
Accepts child care subsidies

Discovery World Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 173 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #275 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #275 of 476 centers in San Antonio
2High risk
10Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 16 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 21, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding3
Other standards2
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Health & medication1
Transportation1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 3, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not wear gloves when handling blood from an injury.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
Medium HighOct 28, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
Dirty toys were observed in the infant sink for washing. Infant feeding bottles were also located on the counter next to the hand sink. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and a dirty toy bin was put in the room. A discussion was also had with the director about food preparation near the designated hand washing sink.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver counted in ratio did not have a background check. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection. Caregiver was sent home during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighMar 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
One fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The fire extinguisher was lst serviced October 2022.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant did not have a current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023
MediumJun 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The children's product certification was not available for review. Note: Corrected at inspection when person in charge completed the form and posted on the board.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
Infant caregiver was observed not washing the infant's hands after diapering.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
A trash can in the Twos clasrrom was noted dirty and with no lid, Lid was found next to the bin and was dirty and not maintained.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
Emergency preparedness plan was missing how the operation will continue care at the new relocation building.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2022
HighSep 9, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Fire extinguisher in one transportation vehicle was not secured at inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A staff member's purse in the two-year-old classroom was sitting on the teacher's chair accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Floors and carpets were noted dirty and not maintained in four classrooms.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Six bottles were noted not labeled with the child's name in the older infant classroom.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety for the training year of 2020-2021.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity173 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 12, 2006
DirectorOralia Castillo
Phone2102257464
State operation #858930

Common questions

Does Discovery World Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Discovery World Learning 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 Discovery World Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Discovery World Learning Center cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 26, 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 Discovery World Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #275 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Discovery World Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 8, 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 858930 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.