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St. Monica Academy for Children

515 North St, Converse, TX 78109 · Bexar County

St. Monica Academy for Children is a licensed child care center in Converse, TX, licensed for up to 24 children and serving toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (4 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 12 centers in Converse and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#9 of 12 centers in Converse
2High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios4
Training & qualifications3
Other standards3
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJun 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
While reviewing children's files, one of the four files did not have a signed emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
MediumJun 25, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules §746.501(a)(22)
The operational policies/parent handbook did not include a procedure on how a parent may review the most recent licensing report, may view the Minumum Standards online, or contact the local CCR office.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
MediumJun 25, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
While reviewing personnel records, one of four did not have verification of the required 24 annual training hours. Verification for nine hours was confirmed.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
Medium LowJan 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees who ceased employment in 2023 by the required date 1.15.24.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2024
HighJun 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two employees were working in the center in direct care of a group of children without a current background check and current FBI fingerprints.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2023
Medium HighMar 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
There was no documentation of the carbon monoxide, smoke detector or fire extinguishers available.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2023
Medium HighNov 17, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The director's CPR and First Aid was completed via online course. The course did not utilize hands on training materials.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022
MediumNov 17, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The operation's First Aid Kit was found to be missing necessary items such as; tweezers, scissors, thermometer, band aids, user guide and adhesive tape.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
MediumNov 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Meals §746.501(a)(10)
Operational Policies included that snacks would be provided by the school. When asked about meals, Director stated that parents had the option to bring in their child's meals or order through a service, Crave It. Note: corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 17, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe §746.3701(7)
Two storage containers were in the playground area. Neither are equipped with lid support.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighNov 17, 2022InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include a statement regarding Continuity of care.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022
MediumNov 17, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
Operational Policy did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, duration of time, benefits, and appropriate attire. Note: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill on the playground was found to be lacking the required six inches.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity24 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 28, 2023
DirectorCathy Estrada
Phone2106586701
State operation #1757510

Common questions

Does St. Monica Academy for Children take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers and preschoolers, not infants.

What are St. Monica Academy for Children’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does St. Monica Academy for Children accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has St. Monica Academy for Children had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 25, 2024: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does St. Monica Academy for Children compare with other daycares in Converse?

It is #9 of 12 centers in Converse by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was St. Monica Academy for Children last inspected?

Jun 8, 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 1757510 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.