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Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center

875 Hot Wells Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78223 · Bexar County
Accepts child care subsidies

Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 133 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 23). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 35% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #300 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #300 of 476 centers in San Antonio
9High risk
8Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
23 citations from 24 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 11, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Health & medication4
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision2
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 20, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One of the ten children was missing a healthcare statement at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
MediumJul 20, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
A written parent rights policy was unavailable in the Operational Policy at the time of inspection. NOTE: This was corrected when Form 2987 was used.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The picnic table on the playground has a cracked tabletop and poses a safety hazard.Note: This was corrected at inspection when the table was removed from the playground.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation only had 2 out 4 lock down drills and 1 out of 4 shelter-in-place drills completed on emergency drills documentation.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2023
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The preschool class did not have a posted emergency evacuation diagram in their classroom. This was corrected when the diagram was posted back in the room after it was accidentally removed by maintenance.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the evidence gathered, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a toddler had wandered away from a classroom unsupervised and was found in a parking lot by another parent.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2023
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
Based on the evidence gathered, supervision was not appropriate when a toddler wandered away from a classroom unsupervised and was found in the operation's parking lot by another parent.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2023
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Based on the evidence gathered, caregivers did not know which children they were responsible for after children from another classroom were brought to their classroom.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2023
HighJul 13, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on the evidence gathered, the operation did not immediately notify the parent of a toddler who had wandered away from a classroom unsupervised and was found in the parking lot by another parent.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2023
Medium HighJun 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Two individual climbing slide structures did not have the appropriate depth of surfacing underneath. This was corrected when the director removed both slides from the playground.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
There is a wide opening between the fence and gate that encloses the threes outdoor play area.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighJun 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The climbing playground structure in the three's outdoor area does not have the appropriate surfacing installed underneath it.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
HighJun 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children §746.5209(b)
A classroom door leading into the fenced in playground does not open correctly from the inside or outside. The door gets stuck half way when you push or pull it open.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighJun 1, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Two classrooms did not have emergency evacuation diagrams posted.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 30, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
A deficiency was cited when the operation could not provide a signed incident report.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2023
HighNov 30, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There were cleaning supplies located underneath the sink, in an unlocked cabinet, in the Pre-K bathroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the cleaning supplies and put them up on a high shelf, where children can not access to the cleaning supplies.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
The swings on the after-school playground had big screws that were protruding out of the pole that the swings were attached to. Additionally, the swing seats were cracked, and their chains were twisted.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022
LowNov 30, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
There were two children files out of the twelve that were viewed that did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional, available for review.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2022
MediumNov 30, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
There were two vans meant to transport children that did not have complete first Aid kits available for review. One van was missing band aids, and the other van was missing band aids, and tweezers. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director put band aids in the first van's first aid kit, and put band aids and tweezers in the second van's first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 30, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
There was one child file out of the twelve files viewed that did not have an updated immunization record available for review. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an updated immunization record was placed in the child's file.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 15, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
There was no current annual fire inspection report available during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One caregiver in the infant room failed to wash the child's hands after changing the diaper.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 22, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
In the school age classroom there was one television found to be sitting on a table, The television was not achored or secured. The television was accessible to children. The television was removed and put into storage during insepction.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity133 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 25, 2005
DirectorCynthia Puente
Phone2105323396
State operation #840816

Common questions

Does Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center’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 Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and 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 Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 13, 2023: “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #300 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Hands 'n' Hands Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 20, 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 840816 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.