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Natures Way Preschool

301 NATURE CENTER DR, Austin, TX 78746-5775

Operation number:
1024587
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:
24
License effective:
September 3, 2010
Hours:
09:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5129743882
Email:
kelly.campbell@austintexas.gov

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 10 available inspections for Natures Way Preschool from June 21, 2022 through January 29, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2025 and involved transportation.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78746

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.93

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: Staff training
Report finding
Of the four staff files reviewed, three employees lacked documentation of food allergy training, while one employee was missing training records in the following topics.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Three employees were missing their annual transportation training. It's currently being done every two years.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A four-year-old child was left alone in a classroom for 45 minutes while the rest of the group participated in their daily hike.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was one caregiver who did not have their annual trainings in the required topics.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no documentation of a fire drill done in March of this year.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have documentation of completing orientation.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Official code
746.1329(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was no monthly maintenance checklist available for review.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four out of four children's record was missing the address of the emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Four out of four children's records were missing the statement of special needs.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)