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Austin Play Garden-Central

4915 AIRPORT BLVD, Austin, TX 78751-2720

Operation number:
1693238
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:
65
License effective:
January 13, 2020
Hours:
08:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124209448
Email:
csmith@austinplaygarden.com

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 seven available inspections for Austin Play Garden-Central from January 10, 2022 through October 1, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 1, 2025 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
7

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 78751

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.54

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.63

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 operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2025
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
Official code
746.2405(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions were not available for review for the infants who are eating puree, baby food and drinking bottles.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection two individuals were present without eligible background checks. This was corrected when the individuals left the operation.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 15, 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: Medication
Report finding
During the inspection a expired epi pen was observed. This was corrected when the epi pen was removed and returned to the parent during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809