Helotes Learning Center
Helotes Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Helotes, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Helotes and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
the loose fill on two playgrounds was not installed to the required six inches under and around play structures.
Three of the ten children's files reviewed did not have emergency medical authorization.
The air vents and ceiling fans had accumulated dust.
There were rodent droppings observed in three toddler classrooms and utility closet.
The director did not have a CPSC form available for review.
2 children's files are missing health statements from a health care provider.
The operation's plaground is lacking the required depth of loose fill surrounding 3 slides, and a structure more than 5 feet high.
1 child's file is missing up to date immunizations
The diaper changing table had debris around the mat and underneath the mat.
The garden area had several gardening tools against the chain link fence that were sharp.
The mulch on both playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose fill for the fall zones.
About this center
Common questions
Does Helotes Learning Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Helotes Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Helotes Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Helotes Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Helotes Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Helotes, is $40.40 a day for toddlers, $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Helotes Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 11, 2025: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Helotes Learning Center compare with other daycares in Helotes?
It is #4 of 5 centers in Helotes by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Helotes Learning Center last inspected?
May 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1654693 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.