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St. John Bosco Child Development Center

5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78237 · Bexar County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

St. John Bosco Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2005. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (9 of 32). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #377 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #377 of 476 centers in San Antonio
4High risk
17Medium High risk
10Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
32 citations from 22 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications9
Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety6
Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct2
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 6, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Caregiver lacked training in shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
MediumJan 6, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Caregiver lacked one hour of training in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
MediumJan 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation did not have the playground checklist up to date.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
Medium HighOct 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
In two preschool classrooms there were four electrical outlets without outlet covers accessible to children. NOTED: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 2, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The teacher in classroom #33 stated there were seven children in care after verifying there were six children.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
MediumMay 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The documentation of active play equipment was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 4 staff had completed online CPR training without the hands on practice to include use of a CPR manikin.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
MediumMay 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was no documentation of drills available for review.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighNov 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The Toddler and Pre-k classrooms did not have their emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
Medium HighNov 7, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Young children were observed eating crackers off a bare table top. The snack was not served on proper plates or napkins.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
MediumNov 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver did not have current training in the following topics: (1) SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Brain Development (2) Child Maltreatment (3) Emergency Preparedness (4) Communicable Diseases (5) Allergic Reactions (6) Building and physical Premises Safety (7) Handling, Disposing Hazardous materials
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
Medium HighNov 7, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers present did not have current certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
Medium HighNov 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room was being used to also wash plates, utensils, and bottles. This was corrected when one basin of the sink was designated hand washing only and the other basin was designated for dish washing only.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
Medium HighSep 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training §746.1403(a)(2)(A)
A volunteer who has been counted in the child/caregiver ratio has not completed at least 8 hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2024
Medium HighAug 20, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use a positive method of discipline when the caregiver was observed tapping a toddler's bottom to redirect them off a table.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
HighApr 25, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked by licensing to move the sleeping infant to a crib.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumApr 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Three out of the ten childrens records reviewed were missing health statements on the required admission forms.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
HighApr 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One of the ten childrens records reviewed was missing emergency authorization.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 25, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Room 45 was observed out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group was 2 years old and there were 13 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were moved to another group.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
Medium HighApr 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
6 out of the 10 files reviewed were missing current annual training hours.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2024
Medium HighApr 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Five out of the ten children's records reviewed were missing current immunization records.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumNov 10, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
Based on information gathered, parents have not been allowed to enter their child's classroom upon request.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
Medium HighNov 10, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on evidence gathered, on at least two occasions, an infant room was out of child/caregiver ratio. On 11/09/23, a caregiver was out of ratio by 3 infants. On 11/06/23, a caregiver was out of ratio by 2 infants. Based off the specified age group, the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
HighJun 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An employee who was present and in a classroom, was showing inactivated in the people's list. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the employee went home and was reminded to only return when she is cleared.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2023
Medium HighJun 2, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One of thirteen employee files did not have a current First Aid certification in her file.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
MediumJun 2, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The documentation of fire drills and equipment checks was unavailable; it could not be located. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted and equipment was checked.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications §746.501(a)(6)
The parent handbook did not contain procedure for parent notifications. The operational policies were also missing the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, procedures for parental notifications, and procedures for parent participation in operation's activities.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023
MediumJun 2, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of six children's files did not have an updated shot record in the file.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant classroom was observed with 5 infants under 12 months in care. NOTEE: This was corrected during inspection when a caregiver became free to move into the infant classroom aa a second caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023
Medium HighFeb 11, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
During the investigation, it was determined that positive methods are not used as required discipline measures.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
Medium HighJul 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two of six files reviewed did not have current CPR cards.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
1. A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 30, 2005
DirectorArika Flores
Phone2104321686
State operation #849709

Common questions

Does St. John Bosco Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are St. John Bosco Child Development 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 St. John Bosco Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does St. John Bosco Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask St. John Bosco Child Development 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 St. John Bosco Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 2, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St. John Bosco Child Development Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #377 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St. John Bosco Child Development Center last inspected?

Jul 29, 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 849709 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.