Madonna Center
Madonna Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 204 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 44 times and investigated 27 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 35). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 8 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #258 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.
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Three of four staff files evaluated did not have health and safety trainings available for review.
During the inspection, 14 bucket seats in two infant classrooms were observed without safety straps to secure the children.
Three classrooms did not have the evacuation maps posted in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when evacuation maps were posted in the classroom.
All four infant bottles in the Infant 0-6 month old classroom had no labels on the bottles with their names.
During the investigation, it was noted school-aged children were napping on the class floor.
During the course of the investigation, it was noted operation staff failed to provide adequate supervision due to daily incidents where children are fighting among themselves while in care.
Throughout the investigation, it was observed that the operational policy lacks provisions for the processes of suspension and expulsion.
During the inspection, it was determined that an individual present at the operation does not have a valid background check. Note: This was corrected when background check was re-submitted to change Role Type during inspection.
During the inspection, it was determined that an individual present at the operation does not have a valid background check completed for this operation.
During the course of this investigation, it was found that the staff member who accompanied the child in the ambulance to the hospital had not completed a valid background check for this operation.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended outside on 11/21/2025. The operation did not notify the parent.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended outside on 11/21/2026.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended outside on 11/21/2025. The incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation (CCR) until 1/27/2026.
One caregiver in classroom D-12 was observed working in the classrooms supervising children without receiving a background check and letter of eligibility. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation and a background check was submitted.
At time of inspection multiple caregivers were unable to provide the ages of the children in their class.
At time of inspection two toddler caregivers were unable to provide the ages of the children in their class.
During the inspection, it was observed that infants seated in restrictive devices were not properly secured with straps. This was corrected at inspection.
Napping children were observed placed in front of exits in multiple classrooms. This was corrected when the director moved each child away from the exits.
In toddler room, the children were served crackers without a plate or napkin. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and caregiver provided plastic plates for the children to eat their snack on.
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing procedures and the caregiver washed the infant's hands.
Cleaning solutions and chemicals were observed under the sinks in three children's restrooms without child safety locks.
A vehicle that is used to transport children is not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
An infant classroom with a diaper-changing area does not have a handwashing sink.
Children were observed using a restroom in a room filled with stacks of boxes and other storage items.
The following personnel records were not available for review at time of inspection: proof of education, notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form, proof of background check eligibility letter, copy of photo ID, and signed statement employees recieved copies of operational policies and employee policies.
Crackers were served on a bare table for children to eat from.
A piece of outdoor play equipment was observed in front of a slide on the playground. The equipment overlapped the slide's required use zone.
Based off information gathered, a child was bitten by another child when the classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 6 infants present with a specified age group of 15 months with only one caregiver.
Based off information gathered, a parent wasn't notified at pick up the same day their child was bitten by another child. The parent was notified two days later.
Five of ten children's files did not contain up to date immunization records.
Three of twenty two caregivers did not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
During inspection it was observed that one caregiver had 8 children in care ages 8 month, 9 month, 9 month, 9 month, 10 month, 10 month, 12 month, and 18 month. Based on the ages of the children caregiver is out of ratio.
Caregiver's used poor judgment when they failed to touch the playground equipment that is unshaded, ensuring the playground equipment was cool enough for children to play. This resulted in a child receiving a burn on abdomen area.
Two fire extinguishers in the center vans have not been serviced, as required.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/3/2020.
About this center
Common questions
Does Madonna Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Madonna 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 Madonna Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Madonna Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Madonna 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 Madonna Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 1, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Madonna Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?
It is tied for #258 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Madonna Center last inspected?
Aug 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 39086 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.