Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett

Childcare Center|1226 NW 18TH ST, San Antonio, TX 78207|(210) 734-7924|avancesa.org

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 540916- 5052
Expires: June 21, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 56 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/23/2026.

State records

Inspection History

20 records

June 16, 2025routine#862200409
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 16, 2025routine#862200408
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Annual Sanitation Inspection
High
The health inspection was last conducted on 3.25.24.
746.3401(a)Corrected 2025-05-07
August 26, 2024routine#862200407
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 25, 2024complaint#862345875
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 2, 2024routine#862200406
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
November 13, 2023routine#862200405
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 18, 2023routine#862200404
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 4, 2023routine#862200403
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 28, 2023complaint#862345874
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Based on the four-minute video footage the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment by placing a weighted blue Coco Melon backpack on the back of the child over the back of their chair preventing that child from standing up. In addition to placing this weighted blue Coco Melon backpack and strapping it around the child?s waist while in centers.
746.1201(1)Corrected 2023-11-10
September 22, 2023routine#862200402
6 violations found (5 high, 1 medium severity).
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
High
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were not observed sanitizing tables before providing the children a snack.
746.3407(11)Corrected 2023-09-22
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
High
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were not observed handwashing their hands or the children between diaper changing.
746.3415(4)Corrected 2023-09-22
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Medium
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a child was observed being placed in a chair for a long period of time not appropriate for the child's age.
746.2803(4)(D)Corrected 2023-09-22
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
High
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a snack was being provided to the children on a bare table.
746.3317(6)Corrected 2023-09-22
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
High
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregiver was not observed giving individual attention, holding and comforting a child that was crying after being pushed by another child.
746.2501(4)Corrected 2023-09-22
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
High
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were observed not positively or actively interacting with the children as they we seen talking longer than an hour amongst themselves.
746.1203(5)Corrected 2023-09-22
September 21, 2023complaint#862345873
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 21, 2023complaint#862345873
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
September 15, 2023routine#862200401
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
July 20, 2023routine#862200400
3 violations found (3 medium severity).
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Medium
During naptime in Group 4 one caregiver was supervising nine children with the youngest being 13 months and the oldest being 21 months old. NOTE: This was corrected when another caregiver was called into the classroom.
746.1613(a)Corrected 2023-07-20
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium
One of the six staff files were missing 24 hours of training from May 2022-2023.
746.1309(a)Corrected 2023-08-20
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium
The director is missing the 30 hours of the annual training.
746.1311(a)Corrected 2023-08-20
January 26, 2023routine#862200399
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 23, 2023routine#862200398
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 20, 2023self-report#862345871
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High
Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted supervision was determined to have occurred after a 19-month-old child was found in the classroom unsupervised.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2023-01-23
August 11, 2022routine#862200397
2 violations found (1 high, 1 medium severity).
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
High
One of the six children did not have a current immunization record on file.
746.613(b)Corrected 2022-08-18
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Director did not have required training on file for the following; SID, brain development, and head trauma Handling and storing and Building grounds and premises
746.1309(e)Corrected 2022-09-11
September 14, 2021routine#862200396
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
High
No documentation of carbon monoxide since last year. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the carbon monoxide in the kitchen was tested.
746.5537(a)(2)Corrected 2021-09-14
Documentation of Drills
Medium
The last fire drill conducted and documented was on 5/18/21. In addition to no documentation of the carbon monoxide. NOTE:Documented the last fire drill on August 18, 2021. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when August fire drill was documented.
746.5205(4)Corrected 2021-09-14
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
High
The last daily building grounds inspection was conducted on 9/8/2021. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when an inspection was conducted.
746.4751(a)Corrected 2021-09-14
March 30, 2021routine#862200395
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations

Availability

56 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$800 – $1,150/mo

By age group

Infant$1,000 – $1,400

Toddler$900 – $1,250

Preschool$800 – $1,150

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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