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La Tribu Rural

9000 MENCHACA RD, Austin, TX 78748-5309

Operation number:
1804259
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:
102
License effective:
November 22, 2024
Hours:
08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124286688
Email:
latribu@fractaleg.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 six available inspections for La Tribu Rural from October 25, 2024 through May 19, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Two later inspections, from November 18, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78748

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
19%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.38

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: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's goats were observed roaming the playground unsupervised and there was fecal matter present on the loose fill. This was corrected at inspection when an area where the goats can freely roam unsupervised was identified and the afternoon routine was updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Official code
746.3901(2)
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation before closing from August 1-18, 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.301(9) - Notification of Closure
Official code
746.301(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zones for two slides measured less than 6 feet from the bottom of the slide to the wooden perimeter of the play area.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Official code
746.4805(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Video footage obtained during a DFPS case showed a caregiver grabbing and pulling a child, as well as pulling the child's hair.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Video footage obtained during a DFPS investigation showed a caregiver on the phone while supervising children during naptime.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)