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Child, Inc. American Youth Works

1911 E BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78741-7853

Operation number:
1524881
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
75
License effective:
February 19, 2014
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124517361
Email:
hrlic@childinc.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 21 available inspections for Child, Inc. American Youth Works from October 6, 2021 through March 4, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 10 local median in Austin

Compared to 465 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.1
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.69

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Official code
746.805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
A child had an expired EpiPen.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Official code
746.805(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Official code
746.2403(6)
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Official code
746.1329(c)(2)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
Official code
746.1329(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
Official code
746.4313(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)