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The Nest at Anderson Mill

11812 Millwright Pkwy, Austin, TX 78750 · Williamson County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Nest at Anderson Mill is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 216 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 28 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 14). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #204 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #204 of 427 centers in Austin
5High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 28 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Supervision2
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Health & medication1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 17, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
While conducting an investigation inspection, CCR was informed the operation has not had a director for approximately one month.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2026
HighMay 26, 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 is a violation of this standard, as a group of children was observed without active supervision in the playground area, with no intervention to mitigate or prevent risks.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
One child's medication expired on 7/2025.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of 4 staff files reviewed, 4 staff were missing proof of the annual trainings for emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Out of 4 staff files reviewed, 4 staff were missing proof of the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Training.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
HighNov 7, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found deficient. The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when they became aware that a caregiver was using a cell phone inappropriately in the classroom.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighNov 7, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be in deficient. A caregiver used a personal cell phone in the classroom to take photos of the children.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighNov 7, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support that the caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver used a personal cell phone to take photos of the classroom, some with children in the photo, and send the photos to a person not related to the operation.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighFeb 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One classroom was out of ratio by one child when they had 6 children with a specified age of 12-17 months with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection by moving one child to another classroom.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
HighFeb 3, 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)
During an investigation it was found that a child was left unattended.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
MediumOct 16, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
A parent was not notified of an injury when it happened or upon pick-up of their child.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium HighJun 14, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities §746.2101(a)
The child-to-caregiver ratio was exceeded during water play activities on a splash pad containing water two feet deep or less.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
Medium HighOct 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity216 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 1, 2023
DirectorShavonda Lawson
Phone5129040095
State operation #1755070

Common questions

Does The Nest at Anderson Mill take infants?

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

What are The Nest at Anderson Mill’s hours?

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

Does The Nest at Anderson Mill accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Nest at Anderson Mill cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Nest at Anderson Mill 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 The Nest at Anderson Mill had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 26, 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 The Nest at Anderson Mill compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #204 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Nest at Anderson Mill last inspected?

Aug 17, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1755070 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.