Childrens Center of Austin

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained it was found a child was left unsupervised.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Nov 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the teacher and other children transitioned to the playground.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Sep 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: An epi-pen was not in the original container and did not contain the child's name.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(16) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission"

Inspector's note: The enrollment forms do not have the updated water activity permissions.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).