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Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition

1712 E 11TH ST, Austin, TX 78702-2717

Operation number:
1758951
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:
136
License effective:
June 1, 2023
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5126354694
Email:
Not listed
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 16 available inspections for Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition from November 17, 2022 through July 15, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 20, 2024 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Seven later inspections, from May 8, 2025 through July 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78702

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.25
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.18

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee was not inactivated from the bakground check list for one year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The building monthly checklist was not available during inspection.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
744.3113(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire drill was conducted 10/25/23. Fire drills must be practiced each month. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the children practice a fire drill.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
744.3559(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Evacuation Diagram was not posted.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3561(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
744.3561(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was missing the following required items: first aid guide, antiseptic, gloves, and tweezers.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
744.2753(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The antiseptic in the first aid kit was expired. This was correct at inspection when the director removed it and threw it away.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
744.2753(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation vehicle did not have a first aid kit available during inspection.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
744.3817(a)(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was present without a background check. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver left after the director arrived.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 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
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have the required 2 hour transportation training.
Correction deadline
January 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
Official code
744.1317(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver gave the wrong number of children when asked by the inspector how many children were present.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
Official code
744.1205(a)(2)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
It was found during inspection that the operation started offering Transportation without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent a written notification to add Transportation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Official code
744.301(7)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Proof that orientation was completed for the caregiver was not determined.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- Orientation Completed
Official code
744.901(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Photo identification was not available to review for one of the caregiver.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
744.901(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
8 hours of pre-service training was not available to review for one of the caregivers.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
Official code
744.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Proof of education was not available to review for one of the caregivers.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1105(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
744.1105(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Drills were documented on the safety plan.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
744.3559(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Monthly fire drills were not being completed. This was corrected when the operation completed a fire drill during the inspection. Time: 1 minutes 28 seconds.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
744.3559(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation of drill were not avaiable for review.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
744.3559(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Operational hand book was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
744.201(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Required posting such as keeping children safe, relocation diagram, the activity plan, the licensing notification poster, telephone numbers and a list for each child food allergies that requires a emegercy plan, was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.403(a) - Posting Requirements-Prominent, Public, or Binder
Official code
744.403(a)