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Childrens Center of Austin

6507 JESTER BLVD BLDG II, Austin, TX 78750-8368

Operation number:
540974
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:
275
License effective:
June 17, 1999
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5127958300
Email:
jesteradmin@childrenscenterofaustin.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 41 available inspections for Childrens Center of Austin from January 6, 2022 through August 11, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 24, 2025 and involved incident records.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.

Five later inspections, from September 26, 2025 through August 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
41

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

41 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78750

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.54
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.61

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
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report a child being left behind in the classroom within two days. The director was unaware of the incident and reported as soon as she was made aware.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained it was found a child was left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the teacher and other children transitioned to the playground.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The enrollment forms do not have the updated water activity permissions.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(16)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
An epi-pen was not in the original container and did not contain the child's name.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Ratio exceeded the requiremtn for splash play
Correction deadline
August 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Official code
746.2101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
a evacuation poster was not posted in one classroom
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left at the diaper changing table.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered during an investigation, a caregiver restrained a child to a chair.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone on the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was able to leave the operation unsupervised and was found outside the building on the walkway by a third party employee.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was neglected.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that the inflatable was installed over concrete. This was corrected when the inflatable was removed from the premises.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Official code
746.4601(8)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of two buses used to transport children did not have a properly working alarm.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Official code
746.5625(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was changing a child in the bathroom located in the classroom and could not see the other children in the room until they walk completely out the bathroom.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child alone in the gym.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of the 10 caregiver files reviwed did not have up to date CPR and first aid certifications. 1 had an online only certification.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not clean diaper changing area after changing child's diaper.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver in toddler room did not wash child's hands after changing their diaper.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence of children.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they blew smoke in a child's face.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)