Ella Austin Child Center
Licensed Center · San Antonio, Bexar County, TX · Operation No. 1807215
Ella Austin Child Center holds a Full Permit issued January 27, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 27, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
54 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Address
227 Eross, San Antonio, TX 78202-2523
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 8 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | 8 |
Deficiency records
August 25, 2026 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.
Corrected: September 4, 2026
August 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.
Corrected: September 4, 2026
August 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.
Corrected: September 4, 2026
January 15, 2026 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
Corrected: January 21, 2026
December 18, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
Corrected: December 18, 2025
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
Corrected: February 9, 2026
July 8, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
Corrected: July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025 Standard § 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Low Verbatim from the agency record
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
July 8, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
Corrected: July 14, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
Corrected: January 21, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
Corrected: January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
Corrected: January 14, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
Corrected: January 14, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
Corrected: January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
Corrected: January 21, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
Corrected: January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency numbers were not posted.
Corrected: January 14, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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