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Saint Matthews United Methodist

2738 MACARTHUR VW, San Antonio, TX 78217-4503

Operation number:
54228
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:
May 1, 1989
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108264850
Email:
dayschool@stmattssa.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 14 available inspections for Saint Matthews United Methodist from September 17, 2021 through April 23, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved child guidance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 17 local median in 78217

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.64
Local median
0.91

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.17

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in a swaddling sleep sack. This was corrected at inspection when the child was taken out of the sleep sack.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was a hole in the wall of the Toddler room.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A cabinet in the Pre-K rooms was accessible to children and contained fingernail polish remover This was corrected at inspection when the nail polish remover was removed from the cabinet.
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last carbon monoxide detector inspection was conducted on 4/23/2026. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested. This was corrected at inspection was a test was done.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire drill was conducted on 4/17/2025. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's training file did not cover the topics required, including child maltreatment, responding to food allergies, preventing communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparedness, administering medication, and handling and storing hazardous materials
Correction deadline
July 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six training files audited did not cover the topics required, including child maltreatment, responding to food allergies, preventing communicable diseases, building safety, emergency preparedness, administering medication, and handling and storing hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six staff files audited did not complete their 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill located under the playscape and climbing equipment was less than six inches.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
An infant's bottle was not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was labeled with the child's name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child began care prior to having their enrollment information on file.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Children's Products Certification form 2885 was expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director filled out and signed a new form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Official code
746.4135(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The gas inspection expired 4/19/2023.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The employee list was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director posted them current list.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children with allergies did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Five children are missing healthcare provider statements on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children do not have current immunization records on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
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
One caregiver who supervises and is left alone with children does not have 24 hours of current annual training.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed in a bucket seat without a working safety strap. This was corrected when the director moved the child to a seat with a working strap and strapped her in the seat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have a fire marshal inspection on hand during the inspection. Most recent documented fire marshal inspection was conducted 05/01/2019.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A gas leak test inspection was not available during the inspection. Most recent gas leak test was conducted 6/24/2019.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of four personnel files were missing notarized affidavits.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of four personnel files were missing CPR/First Aid training certificates.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2021
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)