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Habibis Hutch Preschool

2004 Bert Ave, Austin, TX 78704 · Travis County

Habibis Hutch Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 96 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #368 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #368 of 427 centers in Austin
0High risk
8Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 9 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 25, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child who has a diagnosed food allergy did not have a complete food allergy plan on file that is signed by the doctor and the child's parent.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
Medium HighSep 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver was observed not washing both of their hands after diapering children.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2024
Medium HighSep 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Four epi-pens at the operation did not have the original container that they came in. The epi-pens are being stored on a shelf in individual buckets.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child did not have an allergy plan in their file, and one child did not have a completed allergy plan.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation has not conducted monthly fire extinguisher checks. This was corrected during the inspection when the director inspected all of the fire extinguishers.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Out of 8 files reviewed, 7 staff did not have all of the required annual training.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighNov 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - No Overlap §746.4809(b)
A multi-axis swing didn't have large enough use zones around it. The swing was removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground equipment does not have deep enough sand underneath it.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2022
MediumNov 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance §746.801(6)
The operation did not have proof of current liability insurance coverage on file at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
MediumNov 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation has not done the annual certification in writing that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and found that there are no unsafe products in the center.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Five caregivers did not complete all of the required annual trainings during their last completed training year.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
The director was missing training on the topic of prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two child files were missing health statements.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity96 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 31, 2009
DirectorCarolina Baranovicht
Phone5124787775
State operation #1018666

Common questions

Does Habibis Hutch Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Habibis Hutch Preschool’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 Habibis Hutch Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Habibis Hutch Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Habibis Hutch Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $51.60 a day for toddlers, $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds and $47.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Habibis Hutch Preschool had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 13 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Habibis Hutch Preschool compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #368 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Habibis Hutch Preschool last inspected?

Jul 23, 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 1018666 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.