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Austin Children's Academy

12310 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX 78750 · Williamson County

Austin Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (6 of 26). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #401 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #401 of 427 centers in Austin
4High risk
17Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 16 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication6
Food & feeding6
Training & qualifications5
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Child protection2
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2026
MediumSep 22, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There were three children with food allergy plans that did not have all the medication listed on the plan. Without this medication, the plan could not be implemented.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
MediumSep 22, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
Out of ten children files reviewed, one child did not have their doctor name, address, and phone number on the admission form.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
One child had a medication at the operation without a medication authorization signed by the parent for that medication.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director did not obtain an active cpr or first aid certificate or 30 annual hours of training.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2024
Medium HighJan 17, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
The space heater was not mounted against a wall. This was corrected at the inspection when the heater was removed from the room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 17, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
The refrigerator in the infant room that was used to store bottles was not working properly. This was corrected at the inspection when the refrigerator was switched with a new one.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
One caregiver did not have preservice training in her record.
Correction verified May 25, 2023
Medium HighMay 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One caregiver did not have hands on CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighMay 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Eight out of ten caregivers did not have annual trainings completed.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
Medium HighMay 19, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date §746.3805(b)(3)
Medication for six children was expired.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
HighApr 6, 2023InspectionChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023
Medium HighApr 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023
HighFeb 16, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During an investigation sufficient evidence to support a child in care was neglected
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023
Medium HighFeb 16, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
A caregiver served a child in care food they had an identified allergy to, resulting in the child having an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Apr 6, 2023
HighJun 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Four classrooms had cleaning supplies that were accessible to children. This was corrected when caregivers moved the cleaning supplies so they were inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Two epi pens did not have the orginal box showing the child's name.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Four medications were expired. These were removed from the medication storage boxes.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Four infants did not have infant feeding instructions signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
HighJun 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads §746.2411(2)(A)
Pack and plays in the infant room had additional mattresses that were not designed by the manufacturer specifically for the play yard model number
Correction verified Jul 8, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2022
MediumJun 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three out of four staff files did not have training in SIDS and Shaken baby syndrome, hazardous materials, administering medication, or food allergies.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have the medication listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Four food allergy emergency plans were not signed by the child's parent.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2411(2)(B)
Infant play yards were observed having loose fitting sheets.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing their diaper.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity150 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 6, 2008
DirectorKrishna Gupta
Phone5123312075
State operation #893342

Common questions

Does Austin Children's Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Austin Children's Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Austin Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Austin Children's Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Austin Children's Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Austin, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Austin Children's Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 6, 2023: “AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Austin Children's Academy compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #401 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Austin Children's Academy last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 893342 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.