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Austin Butterfly Academy

3005 MENCHACA RD, Austin, TX 78704-5937

Operation number:
1760970
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
12
License effective:
August 30, 2023
Hours:
08:30 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124207113
Email:
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 12 available inspections for Austin Butterfly Academy from January 26, 2023 through June 18, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 27, 2023 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Five later inspections, from January 18, 2024 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78704

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.42
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.24

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
There was no record of the monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire extingushers were tested.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
747.5107(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of three files reviewed, three were missing proof of background checks, two were missing education requirements and a photo ID.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire extinguisher is not mounted.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Official code
747.5105
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A trampoline on the playground is not installed on a resilient surface. This was corrected at the inspection when the trampoline was removed from an area that children can access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
Official code
747.4403(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation of monthly emergnecy drills available for review. This was corrected at the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher is not mounted.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Official code
747.5105
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no doucmentation of monthly smoke detector tests. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detector was tested.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
747.5115
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers were present who did not have eligible background checks. They left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher is mounted too high. The top of the extinguisher is over five feet above the floor.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Official code
747.5105
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The provider and her employee didn't have notarized affidavits for employment. The employee was missing a signed orientation form.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation didn't have recent documentation of completing emergency drills and safety checks.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The provider was missing some of the required information in her parent handbook.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The provider didn't have all the required postings.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
Official code
747.401(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The provider didn't have a written activity plan.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The provider did not do the certification in writing that she has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and that there are no unsafe products in the home.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present who did not have an eligible background check. She left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2023
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