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Reach for the Stars Daycare

7604 W Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227 · Bexar County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Reach for the Stars Daycare is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 76 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #419 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #419 of 476 centers in San Antonio
5High risk
10Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Food & feeding4
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2026
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The use zone from the toddler slide to a stationary equipment did not have the required six feet fall zone space.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Cribs in used had the wrong infant's name labeled on the crib.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
The feeding form for one infant did not have the date as when the parent filled and signed the form.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
HighOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children §746.5209(b)
The exit door from the afterschool classroom to the toddler playground is broken at the bottom.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The preschool playground had several tree roots exposed over the mulch. Two of the roots caused a tripping hazard and one of them poses a high concern as it was sticking out and partially up.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 28, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The food allergy emergency form was not obtained for a child with food allergies.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
Medium HighApr 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
Operation staff have not provided a daily written or electronic report to the infant's parents.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver with a pending background check was observed caring for children during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2024
MediumApr 12, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding instructions have not been updated within the 30 days.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was not conducted within the past 12 months.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
Medium HighApr 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The second caregiver in the infant classroom was observed constantly leaving the classroom out of ratio with one caregiver to seven infants alone. The correct ratio for infants ages 12m-17m is one caregiver to five infants or two caregivers to 13 infants.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the children's restroom. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the products were removed and placed at a higher shelf out of reach of children.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2023 by the required 1/15/24 due date.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighSep 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap §746.4805(d)
The use zone for the slide overlapped with another playground equipment.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2023
Medium HighSep 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of six children's records reviewed during inspection did not have a current immunization statement.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver in the 18-24 months classroom was observed out of ratio with 12 children. The correct ratio is one caregiver to 9 infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver stepped into the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 21, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children under two years of age were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The sink by a diaper changing area was not operational.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2023
Medium HighMar 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation §746.4001
There was no first aid kit available for review.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2023
Medium HighMar 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The operation had 4 extinguishers available, all of them were last serviced in Mar/2021.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity76 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 19, 2023
DirectorCrystal Valero
Phone2108503682
State operation #1768421

Common questions

Does Reach for the Stars Daycare take infants?

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

What are Reach for the Stars Daycare’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 Reach for the Stars Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Reach for the Stars Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Reach for the Stars Daycare 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 Reach for the Stars Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 7, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Reach for the Stars Daycare compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #419 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Reach for the Stars Daycare last inspected?

Jun 23, 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 1768421 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.