Powered by a First-of-its-Kind Severity Risk Index (SRI) in Texas
The Severity Risk Index (SRI) is a first-of-its-kind scoring model in Texas created by ChildcareSanAntonio.com. It evaluates the relative risk of licensed childcare centers by analyzing the severity of state-reported deficiencies, frequency of inspections, and whether the center is under any corrective or enforcement actions.
The SRI model serves as a transparent and independent tool for parents, educators, and the public to make informed decisions. Unlike traditional rating systems, it is based solely on regulatory compliance data reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and does not rely on customer reviews, advertising, or subjective ratings.
In Texas, licensed childcare centers are required to undergo at least one unannounced inspection annually. However, the actual number of inspections can vary depending on compliance history and the type of operation.
Centers with past deficiencies or under corrective/adverse actions are often inspected more frequently. For more details on individual centers, visit the Texas Child Care Search portal .
The Severity Risk Index (SRI) is a first-of-its-kind scoring model in Texas created by ChildcareSanAntonio.com. It evaluates the relative risk of licensed childcare centers by analyzing the severity of state-reported deficiencies, frequency of inspections, and whether the center is under any corrective or enforcement actions.
A lower SRI score represents better compliance and fewer health and safety risks, while a higher SRI score may reflect serious or recurring issues. The rankings below are based on SRI and updated automatically each week as new data becomes available.
These centers have consistently demonstrated exceptional safety, compliance, and care standards, based on official state inspection reports. They have few or no significant violations, receive strong oversight ratings, and are not under corrective or enforcement actions.
Parents can feel confident knowing these providers maintain strong records that align with the highest standards of health and safety set by the State of Texas.
The Hall of Fame honors a select group of licensed childcare providers in San Antonio who have demonstrated extraordinary consistency in health and safety compliance. To qualify, centers must maintain a Severity Risk Index (SRI) of 0.10 or lower and have undergone at least 10 state inspections.
These providers have stood the test of time and inspections, earning their place as the safest and most compliant facilities in the city. Parents seeking proven excellence in care can trust these leaders who exemplify the highest standards in early childhood development and safety.
Only a small fraction of all licensed centers meet these rigorous standards as this is the gold standard for childcare performance in Texas.
These centers have been flagged due to frequent or more serious violations observed during state inspections conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. While they remain licensed, they may be under corrective or enforcement action and are being monitored for improvement.
This designation is not based on parent reviews but strictly on official inspection records. Parents are encouraged to exercise caution and review each provider and their full compliance history which is posted at each childcare or online before making a decision.
Corrective and adverse actions listed here are issued by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), under its Child Care Regulation (CCR) division. This division licenses, inspects, and enforces regulations for all licensed childcare centers in Texas.
Corrective Actions may include administrative steps like increased monitoring, technical assistance plans, or probation due to specific deficiencies. Adverse Actions are more serious and may involve license suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal.
This information is pulled directly from public inspection data and enforcement records maintained by HHSC and published via the Texas Open Data Portal. For detailed inspection histories, visit the Texas Child Care Search portal.
The following table lists all licensed childcare centers in San Antonio, ranked by their Severity Risk Index (SRI). A lower SRI score indicates stronger safety compliance and fewer health violations.
Click on a column header to sort the table by that category (e.g., by highest number of inspections or lowest SRI).