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University of Texas Child Care Center

2216 Leona St, Austin, TX 78722 · Travis County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

University of Texas Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 221 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1992. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 12). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #216 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 57% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 57%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #216 of 427 centers in Austin
7High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 24 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Other standards3
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Building & playground safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
There were two diaper changing mats that were observed to have some wear and tear. The sponge part of the diaper changing mat was showing on the surface.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
Medium HighMay 22, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
During a DFPS case, it was found that a child was served food they are allergic to.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
HighFeb 6, 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)
A child was left outside alone.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
HighFeb 6, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Operation staff did not notify parents of a situation that placed their child at risk within the required time frame.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumOct 14, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
The caregiver is seen on several occasions roughly moving children onto their stomachs to force them to sleep.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2025
HighMay 30, 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 a classroom when the caregivers took the class outside.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
HighJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed §746.3703(b)
It was found that a student worker was vaping marijuana in the restroom.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
HighAug 9, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation did not immediately notify a parent about a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
HighAug 9, 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)
A child was left unsupervised for about 2 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
Medium HighJun 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The documentation was missing for the annual fire inspection.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2022
MediumJun 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One staff member was missing training in hazardous materials, building safety, and emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2022
HighJun 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional §746.3805(a)(2)
One child was missing an epi pen that was listed on their food allergy action plan.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity221 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 4, 1992
DirectorKatie McClure
Phone5124717040
State operation #412108

Common questions

Does University of Texas Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are University of Texas Child Care Center’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does University of Texas Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does University of Texas Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask University of Texas Child Care Center 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 University of Texas Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 6, 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 University of Texas Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #216 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 57% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was University of Texas Child Care Center last inspected?

Jul 1, 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 412108 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.