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Childrens Center of Austin

6507 Jester Blvd Bldg II, Austin, TX 78750 · Travis County

Childrens Center of Austin is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 275 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 13 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (7 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 8 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #316 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #316 of 427 centers in Austin
13High risk
9Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 29 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision7
Health & medication4
Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Child protection1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 24, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence obtained it was found a child was left unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
HighSep 24, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not report a child being left behind in the classroom within two days. The director was unaware of the incident and reported as soon as she was made aware.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
HighJul 22, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the teacher and other children transitioned to the playground.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium HighMar 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(16)
The enrollment forms do not have the updated water activity permissions.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighMar 13, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
An epi-pen was not in the original container and did not contain the child's name.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighAug 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities §746.2101(a)
Ratio exceeded the requiremtn for splash play
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
Medium HighAug 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
a evacuation poster was not posted in one classroom
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 20, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child §746.3503(c)(2)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left at the diaper changing table.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
HighJun 20, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the evidence gathered during an investigation, a caregiver restrained a child to a chair.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
HighMar 28, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone on the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2024
HighNov 10, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was able to leave the operation unsupervised and was found outside the building on the walkway by a third party employee.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighNov 10, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was neglected.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighJul 18, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone §746.4601(8)
During the investigation inspection it was found that the inflatable was installed over concrete. This was corrected when the inflatable was removed from the premises.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 9, 2023InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care §746.5625(c)
One of two buses used to transport children did not have a properly working alarm.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
Medium HighMay 9, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
HighJan 12, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver was changing a child in the bathroom located in the classroom and could not see the other children in the room until they walk completely out the bathroom.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
HighJan 12, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information gathered during investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child alone in the gym.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2023
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
2 out of the 10 caregiver files reviwed did not have up to date CPR and first aid certifications. 1 had an online only certification.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver in toddler room did not wash child's hands after changing their diaper.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
A caregiver did not clean diaper changing area after changing child's diaper.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
HighJan 6, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they blew smoke in a child's face.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2022
HighJan 6, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence of children.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity275 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 17, 1999
DirectorErica Coronado
Phone5127958300
State operation #540974

Common questions

Does Childrens Center of Austin take infants?

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

What are Childrens Center of Austin’s hours?

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

Does Childrens Center of Austin accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Childrens Center of Austin cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Childrens Center of Austin for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Childrens Center of Austin had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 24, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Center of Austin compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #316 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Center of Austin last inspected?

Aug 11, 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 540974 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.