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Paragon Prep Preschool

831 Houston St, Austin, TX 78756 · Travis County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Paragon Prep Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 179 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #307 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #307 of 427 centers in Austin
3High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 23, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were concerns with leaving unattended energy drink. within the reach of children.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2026
HighJan 23, 2026Found 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)
There are concerns with supervision.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2026
MediumJan 23, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
There are concerns with incident communication.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2026
Medium HighMay 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in one of the classrooms, and sharp materials were found in a drawer that was accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the outlet was covered and the sharp objects were moved out of reach from children.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing documentation of training on responding to allergic reactions and food allergies, as required.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
Medium HighMay 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, four caregivers did not have their current CPR/First Aid training or were missing documentation of the hands-on skills portion.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
Medium HighJun 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two electrical outlets were accessible to children and corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 15, 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)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left unattended in a classroom for 1-2 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
HighAug 15, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §746.4101
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was not released to an authorized person.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity179 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 24, 2023
DirectorLaura Lane
Phone5124525437
State operation #1775204

Common questions

Does Paragon Prep Preschool take infants?

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

What are Paragon Prep Preschool’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Paragon Prep Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Paragon Prep Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Paragon Prep Preschool 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 Paragon Prep Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 23, 2026: “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 Paragon Prep Preschool compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #307 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Paragon Prep Preschool last inspected?

Mar 2, 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 1775204 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.