Ella Austin Child Center
227 EROSS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78202 2523Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
5 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Feb 9, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical2 Important1 Administrative
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two746.2207(a)
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface746.3503(a)
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children746.1601
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Administrative
- Required Health Statement - Written, Dated Within Past Year, Indicates Child Is Physically Able to Participate in Operation's Child-care Program746.611(a)(1)
Jul 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity746.501(a)(18)
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