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Nature Preschool Center

6030 W HIGHWAY 290, Austin, TX 78735-8708

Operation number:
1553704
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:
37
License effective:
July 7, 2015
Hours:
08:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5125385791
Email:
nsoaustin@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 eight available inspections for Nature Preschool Center from June 29, 2022 through February 11, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 11, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 78735

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.17

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
15%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency prepardness plan was not observed to have specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Three people were observed to have active background checks who were not active employees.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Products labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were accessible to children on the playground.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The playground requires matiance to reduce hazards with loose fill, drainage and the wooden boarder with steel re-bar protruding.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)