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The Pillars Christian Learning Center

11087 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250 · Bexar County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

The Pillars Christian Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 175 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 35 times and investigated 15 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (4 of 21). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #196 of 476 centers in San Antonio
10High risk
7Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 35 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct4
Other standards3
Supervision3
Building & playground safety2
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork2
Transportation2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 23, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
Video evidence collected during this investigation showed a caregiver not demonstrating positive interactions by continuing to engage in an argument with a child in care.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026
HighJul 23, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement by creating an incident report stating that child was going to hurt another child, but the incident never occurred and the report was presented to the parent.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026
Medium HighJul 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Three infants were sitting in highchairs being fed by caregivers and straps were not fastened. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers fastened the straps.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 8, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on information gathered during this investigation, a caregiver used inappropriate punishment by restraining a child for an extended period of time.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighDec 5, 2025Found 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)
Two children were able to exit the classroom and were unsupervised for approximately less than five minutes.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
HighOct 20, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver who was inactive was present in a room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
HighSep 18, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
At the time of the walkthrough the PreK teacher said there were 16 children when we verified there were 14 children.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
Medium HighSep 18, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
At the time of the walkthrough into the young preschool A classroom there was a 17-month-old with a three-year-old making that a 19-month difference in age. NOTE: This was corrected when the 17-month-old was removed.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
HighAug 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Video footage reviewed during this investigation showed a caregiver grabbing and yanking three children aggressively by their arms to the floor to force them to sit. She was additionally seen grabbing and dragging a child by the legs towards herself in order to hold the child still by holding her between her feet and lower legs.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
HighAug 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Video footage reviewed showed a caregiver demonstrating poor judgement and self-control while caring for children at the facility. She was seen pulling, pushing, and dragging children who were not behaving as she desired during the 15-minute video with both her hands and feet. She was also observed restraining a child who was laying on the floor by holding her torso between the caregiver’s feet.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children's Uniqueness and Potential §746.1201(3)
Video evidence collected during this investigation showed a caregiver repeatedly mistreat an individual child in care while interacting more positively with other children. The child was observed upset and seeking comfort from the caregiver who repeatedly pushed her away with her hands and feet.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumJul 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Two of the asthma medications were observed expired 11/2024 and 4/2025. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when one medication was disposed.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2025
MediumJul 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three of the ten children were missing healthcare statement. Three of ten children were missing updated immunization records.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2025
Medium HighJul 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
Two of the ten children were missing special care information. One of ten children were missing release information. One of ten children was missing emergency address.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
HighApr 22, 2025Found 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)
Based on information gathered and interviews conducted, inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was seen standing outside the door unsupervised when the child was quickly found after the class entered the building from the playground.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
HighFeb 11, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
During the investigation, it was noted that the administration failed to promptly inform the parent regarding the alleged inappropriate discipline used with child.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025
HighFeb 11, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not promptly notify CCR about the alleged inappropriate disciplinary practices used by a caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
At time of inspection, a preschool class was observed with gardening fertilizers in a cabinet at childs reach. Corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
At time of inspection, a childs file did not have food allergy action plan.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
MediumJan 28, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License §746.901(10)
At time of inspection, director did not have a current drivers license on file.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
MediumSep 23, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License §746.901(10)
A staff member's who transports children was found to have an expired 2022Texas Drivers license.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity175 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 1, 2025
DirectorSecilia Zuniga
Phone2105218111
State operation #1803225

Common questions

Does The Pillars Christian Learning Center take infants?

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

What are The Pillars Christian Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Pillars Christian Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does The Pillars Christian Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Pillars Christian Learning 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 The Pillars Christian Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 23, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Pillars Christian Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #196 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Pillars Christian Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 28, 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 1803225 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.