The Childrens Discovery Center
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78751 ยท Texas operation #996666
Record summary
3 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Aug 19, 2026.
0 of 3 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
- 4112 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
- Phone
- (512) 458-1891
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 17, 2009
- Director
- Brittany Overton
- Programs
- 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
Aug 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 24, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"
Inspector's note: At inspection, two playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.
State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"
Inspector's note: At inspection, the operation did not have a monthly playground checklist.
Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"
Inspector's note: At inspection, the operation did not have fire drills, documented for May of 2026.
Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 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: The Childrens Discovery Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #996666.
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