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KinderCare Learning Center

610 EMERALD WOOD DR, Austin, TX 78745-2127

Operation number:
62855
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:
105
License effective:
November 27, 1985
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124439515
Email:
300155@kindercare.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 24 available inspections for KinderCare Learning Center from August 24, 2021 through July 29, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 16, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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
24

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78745

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.04
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.97

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the 10 children files, 6 needed emergency authorization information.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was present, with children, that has not been cleared from the Centralized Background Check Unit yet. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2025
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
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the ten children's files reviewed four lacked completed health statements, and three were missing updated immunizations records.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infant feeding instructios had not been signed or updated within the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three employees did not have their 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have their 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a trash can overflowing with garbage in a classroom used by the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants were missing their written feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three employees did not have their 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have their 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have an emergency food allergy plan in place for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two classrooms did not have their evacuation plans posted.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child was not instructed to wash their hands after their diaper was changed, and as a result, did not wash their hands.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three employees were missing their notarized affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
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 did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children aged two to eleven were watching a movie, that was not related to planned activities that meet educational needs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
When I arrived there were two children observed during naptime who were roaming around the classroom without an alternate activity. This was corrected when I asked the caregiver to give the two children something else to do.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four child files were missing updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff file was missing a notarized affidavit. Another staff file was missing a copy of the caregiver's CPR card. The training has been completed, but the card is missing.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the number of children she was caring for. The caregiver said their were 8 children present, but then corrected herself and said it was 9 children. The children were counted and there were actually 10 children present in the room.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sanitation inspection document was not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
Official code
746.3401(c)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection observed was expired.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
After sending several reminder emails concerning background check fee payment, as of 6/2/2022, the operation has not paid pass due background check fees.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Official code
HRC42.054
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision was not maintained when two children were able to climb a fence and leave the playground area.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)