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Ella Austin Child Center

227 EROSS, San Antonio, TX 78202-2523

Operation number:
1807215
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
54
License effective:
January 27, 2025
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2102220159
Email:
lbryant@ellaaustinsa.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Ella Austin Child Center from January 7, 2025 through July 13, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 15, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from February 17, 2026 through July 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 16 local median in San Antonio

Compared to 504 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.4
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.65

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
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
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency numbers were not posted.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Official code
746.405(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)