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St. John Bosco Child Development Center

5630 W COMMERCE ST, San Antonio, TX 78237-1313

Operation number:
849709
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:
100
License effective:
December 30, 2005
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2104321686
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 29 available inspections for St. John Bosco Child Development Center from March 1, 2022 through July 29, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in seven inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 21, 2026 through July 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 15 local median in 78237

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.1
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
2.08

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.

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver lacked training in shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver lacked one hour of training in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the playground checklist up to date.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The teacher in classroom #33 stated there were seven children in care after verifying there were six children.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In two preschool classrooms there were four electrical outlets without outlet covers accessible to children. NOTED: This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no documentation of drills available for review.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The documentation of active play equipment was not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 4 staff had completed online CPR training without the hands on practice to include use of a CPR manikin.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The hand washing sink in the diaper-changing area in the infant room was being used to also wash plates, utensils, and bottles. This was corrected when one basin of the sink was designated hand washing only and the other basin was designated for dish washing only.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Young children were observed eating crackers off a bare table top. The snack was not served on proper plates or napkins.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Toddler and Pre-k classrooms did not have their emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers present did not have current certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have current training in the following topics: (1) SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Brain Development (2) Child Maltreatment (3) Emergency Preparedness (4) Communicable Diseases (5) Allergic Reactions (6) Building and physical Premises Safety (7) Handling, Disposing Hazardous materials
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A volunteer who has been counted in the child/caregiver ratio has not completed at least 8 hours of pre-service training.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Official code
746.1403(a)(2)(A)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use a positive method of discipline when the caregiver was observed tapping a toddler's bottom to redirect them off a table.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of the ten childrens records reviewed was missing emergency authorization.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of the ten childrens records reviewed were missing health statements on the required admission forms.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five out of the ten children's records reviewed were missing current immunization records.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
6 out of the 10 files reviewed were missing current annual training hours.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Room 45 was observed out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group was 2 years old and there were 13 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were moved to another group.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked by licensing to move the sleeping infant to a crib.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on information gathered, parents have not been allowed to enter their child's classroom upon request.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on evidence gathered, on at least two occasions, an infant room was out of child/caregiver ratio. On 11/09/23, a caregiver was out of ratio by 3 infants. On 11/06/23, a caregiver was out of ratio by 2 infants. Based off the specified age group, the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The parent handbook did not contain procedure for parent notifications. The operational policies were also missing the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities, procedures for parental notifications, and procedures for parent participation in operation's activities.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Official code
746.501(a)(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The documentation of fire drills and equipment checks was unavailable; it could not be located. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted and equipment was checked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of six children's files did not have an updated shot record in the file.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of thirteen employee files did not have a current First Aid certification in her file.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee who was present and in a classroom, was showing inactivated in the people's list. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the employee went home and was reminded to only return when she is cleared.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom was observed with 5 infants under 12 months in care. NOTEE: This was corrected during inspection when a caregiver became free to move into the infant classroom aa a second caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that positive methods are not used as required discipline measures.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of six files reviewed did not have current CPR cards.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1. A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)