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Northwood Presbyterian Day School

518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Northwood Presbyterian Day School is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 138 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 13 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #93 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 71%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #93 of 476 centers in San Antonio
3High risk
1Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 17 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 8, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that good judgement was not demonstrated when a caregiver fed an infant breast milk designated for another child.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
HighJan 11, 2024Found 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)
There was a child left on the playground unsupervised, the child was found by a parent and teachers were notified and then returned the child to the class. The caregiver in charge of the class was terminated.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
Medium HighJan 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The surfacing material located around play equipment was damaged revealing a hole about 6 inches wide.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2024
MediumJan 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The use zone around the tire swing was overlapping the use zone of another play equipment's use zone. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment next to the tire swing was moved so the use zones were not overlapping.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
Two exit gates on the Pre-K playground had a gap at the bottom of each gate that was larger than three and a half inches. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the gaps on the gates were adjusted.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
MediumFeb 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
There was a child enrolled with expired medication on file at the operation. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the parent arrived and replaced the medication.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity138 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 27, 1986
DirectorMarie Mevs
Phone2108265601
State operation #178184

Common questions

Does Northwood Presbyterian Day School take infants?

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

What are Northwood Presbyterian Day School’s hours?

7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Northwood Presbyterian Day School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Northwood Presbyterian Day School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Northwood Presbyterian Day School 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 Northwood Presbyterian Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 8, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Northwood Presbyterian Day School compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #93 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 71% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Northwood Presbyterian Day School last inspected?

Jun 5, 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 178184 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.