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Cedars International Academy

8416 N INTERSTATE 35, Austin, TX 78753-6438

Operation number:
1798073
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:
150
License effective:
October 24, 2025
Hours:
04:00 PM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124191551
Email:
info@cedars-academy.org
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 13 available inspections for Cedars International Academy from August 7, 2024 through December 8, 2025.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on October 3, 2025 and involved individual needs and accommodations.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from October 17, 2025 through December 8, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
33

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78753

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.54
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
69%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.31

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, 2 children's files reviewed did not have their physician's inforamation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
744.605(10)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, a classroom was seen playing the fortnite video This was brought into compliance when the caregiver turned the game off during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2007(b)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
Official code
744.2007(b)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of this inspection, the annual sanitation report had expired.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
744.2501(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The smoke detectors were not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3619 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
744.3619
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the January 2025 fire drill the staff and children were not able to safely exit the building within three minutes. This was corrected at inspection when a drill was conducted and everyone was able to exit under 3 minutes.
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 fire extinguishers were not inspected in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3607(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
744.3607(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detection system was not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3757(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
744.3757(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have any documentation showing the time of fire drills to ensure that they were able to exit in 3 minutes. The staff had to call another staff during inspection to obtain this information as it was not available for review during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
744.3559(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation had two different types if antiseptic ointment in the first aid kit that expired in 2017 and 2022. The director removed these from the first aid kit during inspection.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Four classrooms had garbage accessible to children as the trash cans contained garbage in them and did not have a lid on them. This was corrected when all four trash cans were removed from the classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
744.2507(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One group of kids were observed in a classroom eating snack while watching cartoons. This was corrected when the caregiver shut off the television.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2007(b)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
744.2007(b)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The provider did have any documentation of inspecting the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, or fire extinguishers monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the provider completed all 3 inspections.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Official code
744.801(9)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten children's admission files were missing the following information: emergency contact address, Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or anemergency-care facility, and authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
744.603(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
Official code
744.401(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have children's records available for review during inspection.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
744.801(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Ten staff personnel files were incomplete and missing the required documents.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
744.901
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation of training for ten staff.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
744.1331(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
744.1331(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One staff allowed children outside on the playground without knowing who the children were left in care with at the end of his shift. During the inspection another staff stated she was only responsible for half of the children and I was able to observe other staff outside present with the other children.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
744.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Four staff did not know the children's ages or have anything to locate what the children's ages were during the inspection.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
744.1205(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Two staff had children watching cartoons in their classrooms. The staff shut off the televisions during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2007(b)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
744.2007(b)(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not have a written activity plan for any of the children in care including those under 5 years old.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2003(1) - Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written Plan
Official code
744.2003(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation is not following the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2401(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
744.2401(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
744.801(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The following policies were not available for review: Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents Rights
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
744.501(22)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
744.2501(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
744.2507(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
744.3501(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There is 2 inch hole in the wall of a classroom.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2507(6) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
744.2507(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
744.2501(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
744.2507(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
744.3501(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have the following operational policies: Illness and exclusion criteria; Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority, Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the operation; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; Emergency preparedness plan; Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your operation is in the home of the permit holder, the director, or a caregiver. If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto-injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?744.2009 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
Correction deadline
August 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
744.501(22)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance playground maintenance checklists emergency drills documentation
Correction deadline
August 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
744.801(5)