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First Mexican Baptist Church

201 Meredith Dr, San Antonio, TX 78228 · Bexar County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

First Mexican Baptist Church is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 70 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 21). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 24% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #453 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #453 of 476 centers in San Antonio
7High risk
12Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 11 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding2
Transportation2
Other standards2
Staff ratios2
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 30, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
There was no allergy list posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where there is child with a diagnosed allergy.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2026
Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
The first aid kit in the transportation van had items missing the following: antiseptic wipes scissors thermometer tweezers The operation did put the missing items in the kit, and it was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 14, 2026InspectionTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident §746.5607(b)
In the transportation van a child safety seat had it stamped underneath the seat not to use the seat after 2015. The seat was removed from the van and corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026
HighApr 14, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The transporation folder had 6 children without emergency medical information forms. This was corrected at inspection when staff made copies of the emergency forms from the children's files and placed them in the transporatation folder.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 14, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher in the transportation van did not have a service date.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026
Medium HighOct 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Training hours for one staff member were not obtained.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
Medium HighAug 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram §746.401(4)
The emergency and evacuation relocation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a diagram was posted in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Background check fees are due upon receiving the invoice.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Spray bottles containing cleaning solution and sanitizing sprays were observed accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning products were removed out of children's reach.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
Medium LowAug 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Two out of the five staff records reviewed during inspection did not include the pre-employment affidavit.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
Medium HighAug 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One out the five staff files reviewed 14 of the required 24 annual training hours were not completed.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighAug 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill observed under and around the swings did not meet the required six inches of depth.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2024
MediumAug 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two out of three staff records reviewed during inspection did not have storing, disposing and handling hazardous materials and responding to food allergies.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach §746.5013(a)(1)
A small blue empty wadding pool was observed in the playground area. Note: The wadding pool was removed and stored out of reach.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 14, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 24 months old was observed in the infant classroom with the youngest infant being two months old. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child was placed in another classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or those with limited mobility would be relocated or evacuated. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director added the information during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas test.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
HighOct 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted within the past 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A health inspection was not conducted within the past 12 months.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022
HighOct 7, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed at the operation with access to children without an eligible background check.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2021
HighOct 7, 2021InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The electronic safety alarm was not observed installed in the operation's vehicle used to transport children.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity70 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 13, 2000
DirectorMargaret Padgett
Phone2107357861
State operation #549407

Common questions

Does First Mexican Baptist Church take infants?

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

What are First Mexican Baptist Church’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 First Mexican Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does First Mexican Baptist Church cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask First Mexican Baptist Church 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 First Mexican Baptist Church had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 14, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Mexican Baptist Church compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #453 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Mexican Baptist Church last inspected?

Jun 30, 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 549407 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.