Children's Center - Discovery Church in Cibolo, TX

The Children's Center at Discovery Church is a new construction project located at 242 Country Lane in Cibolo, Texas. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as an accessibility project, this development involves building a single-story facility spanning 2,400 square feet. The scope of work includes an open classroom along with associated support spaces designed to serve the church's youth programs. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use, reflecting a targeted investment in community infrastructure within Guadalupe County.

Construction Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review for this project in March 2026, clearing the way for immediate site preparation. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work officially starting in March 2026. This creates a scheduled build window of 215 days. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the architectural and accessibility plans have met regulatory standards and the project is ready for physical execution. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Robert V Buck, ensuring compliance with state accessibility codes throughout the design and build process.

Financials and Design

The estimated cost for this 2,400 square foot addition is $485,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $202. The design firm of record is Zimmerman Architecture Inc., which has handled six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $13,200,000 across Texas. These prior projects include the Simmons Valley WWTP in Spring Branch and the Kendall County Warehouse in Boerne, demonstrating the firm's experience with diverse municipal and commercial structures. The owner and developer of record is Discovery Church of the Assemblies God, which is undertaking this expansion to accommodate its growing children's ministry needs.

When compared to broader market data, this project presents distinct financial characteristics. The median estimated cost for new construction filings in Guadalupe County is $857,280, making this project's budget below the county median. However, the cost per square foot of $202 is above the county median of $124. The size of the building at 2,400 square feet is also smaller than the county median of 8,052 square feet. Despite the smaller footprint, the project's timeline is close to the county median build window of 241 days. The area profile for ZIP code 78108 shows a median household income of $117,304, suggesting a community with significant economic stability to support such private institutional investments.