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Childrens Discovery Center

3515 CONVICT HILL RD, Austin, TX 78749-2521

Operation number:
1155368
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:
109
License effective:
November 15, 2010
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5128992267
Email:
cdcsouthschool@gmail.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 22 available inspections for Childrens Discovery Center from September 28, 2021 through April 13, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved supervision.

Two later inspections, from March 10, 2026 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78749

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregivers brought the children back to the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
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: Health or food records
Report finding
There were three children files out of the ten viewed that did not have a health statement signed by the child's health care physician.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were three employee files out of the ten viewed that did not have updated First Aid Cards available for review.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were three employee files out of the ten viewed that did not have updated CPR cards available for review.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was found during the inspection the operation had a hole in the wall leaving materials inside the walls exposed to children.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have outlet covers on all the outlets.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found during the inspection two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy action plan.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
It was found during the inspection the operation had medication that was expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground equipment did not have loose fill surfacing underneath it that was deep enough.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was found during the inspection a regular visitor to the center did not have a background check.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation didn't have a current gas leak test.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents were not notified immediately about an incident that placed children at risk.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Parents were not able to review and sign an incident report within the required 48 hour timeframe after an incident occurred.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child Care Regulation was not notified about an incident that placed children at risk within the required 2 day timeframe.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver hit a child across the face with their hand.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
10 caregivers were missing annual training hours on a few of the required topics related to health and safety.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground equipment did not have loose fill surfacing underneath it that was deep enough.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)