Growing Patch In-Home Preschool
Licensed child-care home in Austin, TX 78750 · Texas operation #1785063
Record summary
1 high-risk · 4 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jan 29, 2026.
0 of 4 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
- 12303 Split Rail Pkwy, Austin, TX 78750
- Phone
- (512) 299-0336
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 26, 2024
- Director
- Sarah Hutson
- Programs
- Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, 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
Jan 29, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics on children under 24 months.
State rule 747.1309(c) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: The primary caregiver did not have proof of annual training for SIDS, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development.
Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State rule 747.3619 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: One child had a medication for a food allergy but did not have a food allergy plan. Another child had a food allergy plan that was not signed by the parent and did not have the medication listed in the plan. Without this medication, the food allergy plan could not be implemented.
Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics the state requires, which have no set hours.
State rule 747.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours"
Inspector's note: The primary caregiver did not have proof of annual training for emergency preparedness, food allergies, and administering medication.
Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 5, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 747.2705(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing or pulling"
Inspector's note: During a self-reported investigation, a caregiver was observed lifting a child from a sitting position by one of their arms. The child was diagnosed with nursemaid's elbow.
Corrected Sep 3, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. 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: Growing Patch In-Home Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1785063.
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