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Mainspring at Live Oak

1100 W LIVE OAK ST, Austin, TX 78704-5043

Operation number:
21007
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:
115
License effective:
April 8, 1986
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124422301
Email:
info@mainspringschools.org

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 27 available inspections for Mainspring at Live Oak from September 13, 2021 through May 19, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved supervision.

Three later inspections, from January 16, 2026 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
27

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78704

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.25

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
There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A staff member didn't have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking, as was expired. *Compliance was met, as the current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking was completed after, the certificate was sent via email with a renewed date of 12/02/2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 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)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was a caregiver present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered during the inspection, a caregiver attempted to restrict a child during nap.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two out of ten children's files did not have emergency care authorization.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Five out of ten staff did not have a photo ID in their file.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan available for review.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 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
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not complete an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The operation withheld a child from their parent.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4101 - Release of Children
Official code
746.4101