Licensed center · San Antonio, TX · one of 6 Avance Family Center Carmen P Cortez locations
Avance San Antonio CDC Frank Garrett
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
- Capacity 56
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- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to preschool
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 9 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 56 children
Does not accept child care assistance
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Location and nearby daycares
1226 Nw 18th St, San Antonio, TX 78207 · Bexar County · 16 licensed daycares in 78207
Capacity rank 12 of 16 in this ZIP
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- Y School Age @ Fenwick0.7 mi · Licensed center · School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 540916- 5052
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 1999
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
15 inspections on record, most recent Mar 30, 2026. 8 of 21 visits and reports cited a standard. 6 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jun 20, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was last conducted on 3.25.24.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 25, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 28, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
Corrected Nov 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Sep 22, 2023Inspection6 standards cited
- 746.1203(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
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.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were not observed handwashing their hands or the children between diaper changing.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2803(4)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 the caregivers were not observed sanitizing tables before providing the children a snack.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a snack was being provided to the children on a bare table.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
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.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 21, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Sep 21, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.2803(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Based on the video footage on 9.19.23 a caregiver was observed lifting a child by their forearm, pulling a child off the table by their leg when redirecting.
Corrected Sep 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2803(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
18 standards cited across 15 inspections, most recently Mar 30, 2026. All 18 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High211%
- Medium High1056%
- Medium633%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 10 of 15 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 18 findings, 14 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 16, 2025, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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