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San Marcos Treatment Center

120 Bert Brown Street, San Marcos, TX 78666

265
Capacity
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,100/mo
Texas avg infant

About San Marcos Treatment Center

San Marcos Treatment Center is a licensed center located in San Marcos, Texas (78666). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Texas Health and Human Services — Child Care Regulation. Licensed capacity is 265 children.

San Marcos Treatment Center, nestled between Austin and San Antonio in Central Texas, provides a comprehensive array of psychiatric residential treatment services for children and adolescents struggling with behavioral health challenges. With a serene 65-acre therapeutic environment, the facility offers a distraction-free setting conducive to healing. Catering to children aged 6 to 12, their specialized programs emphasize emotional management and behavior modification through consistent rewards and consequences. Utilizing play and experiential therapy, their child-centered approach fosters self-esteem and positive behavioral habits. For adolescents aged 13 to 17, the center employs a strategic blend of experiential and cognitive therapies, tailored to individual needs. Family therapy is a cornerstone, aiding families in navigating developmental stages and promoting healthier relationships.
Moreover, their Patriot Support Program addresses the unique needs of military dependents, emphasizing resilience-building and trauma-informed care. Through innovative techniques and a compassionate team, San Marcos Treatment Center is dedicated to empowering youth with the tools they need to thrive.

Cost & subsidies in Texas

Statewide averages: $1,100/month infant, $780/month preschool. Most Texas families qualify for assistance through Texas Workforce Commission CCS (Child Care Services) (intake: (800) 252-9240).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to San Marcos Treatment Center and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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