Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78751 · Texas operation #409687- 1086
Record summary
3 high-risk · 7 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Nov 2, 2026.
0 of 7 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
- 825 E 53rd 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751
- Phone
- (512) 451-7361
- Website
- www.childinc.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 23, 1992
- Director
- Ramona Blanchard
- Programs
- School Age Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
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
Nov 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 13, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.
State rule 746.2803(4)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation"
Inspector's note: There is a violation of this standard, as non-positive methods of redirection and discipline were observed to handle challenging behaviors.
Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 11, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/13/2024.
Corrected Dec 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
State rule 746.3321(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary"
Inspector's note: Children toothbrushes were touching each other during storage. Also, were accessible to children.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 24, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
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: There is a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for 3 minutes.
Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 19, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.
State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"
Inspector's note: Child Care Regulation was not notified of a change to the director position within the required 5 days.
Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 20, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
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 exited the property and entered the street unsupervised.
Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: A door that did not latch into place when closed remained unrepaired and contributed to a supervision incident.
Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 31, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 29, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 6 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: Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #409687- 1086.
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