Emerald Wood KinderCare
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78745 · Texas operation #62855 · part of KinderCare
Record summary
2 high-risk · 2 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jul 29, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 610 Emerald Wood Dr, Austin, TX 78745
- Phone
- (512) 443-9515
- Website
- www.kindercare.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 27, 1985
- Director
- Casandra Thomas
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 29, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 28, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 16, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: Of the 10 children files, 6 needed emergency authorization information.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 29, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: During the inspection, a caregiver was present, with children, that has not been cleared from the Centralized Background Check Unit yet. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 16 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Emerald Wood KinderCare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #62855.
Other KinderCare locations in the Austin area
- KinderCare at Bergstrom Tech Austin · No citations in 24 months
- Leander KinderCare Leander · 1 high-risk · 7 total
- Round Rock KinderCare Round Rock · 2 high-risk · 11 total
- Brushy Creek KinderCare Round Rock · 4 high-risk · 9 total
- Anderson Mill KinderCare Austin · 4 high-risk · 10 total
- South Congress KinderCare Austin · 10 high-risk · 28 total
Other daycares in South Austin, Zilker & Bouldin
- Athena Montessori Academy No citations in 24 months
- Austin Butterfly Academy No citations in 24 months
- Carreon Bilingual Learning Center No citations in 24 months
- Creative Action After School at Travis Heights No citations in 24 months
- Creative Action at Galindo Elementary No citations in 24 months
- Earth Kids No citations in 24 months
- Escuela Montessori de Montopolis No citations in 24 months
- Growing Imaginations Learning Center LLC No citations in 24 months
All daycares in South Austin, Zilker & Bouldin