Ella Austin Child Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: San Antonio / Bexar / 78202
Street address: 227 Eross
Phone: (210) 222-0159
Capacity: 54
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 27, 2025
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 9, 2026.

The same records list 17 cited deficiencies dated January 7, 2025 to August 25, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 8 Medium High, 6 Medium, 2 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 17 cited deficiencies for Ella Austin Child Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 8 Medium High, 6 Medium, 2 Low).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	8
Medium	6
Medium Low	0
Low	2
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-08-25 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04

2026-08-25 · 746.1105(3) · Low

Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04

2026-08-25 · 746.2421(a) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04

Full citation history from HHSC (17)

2026-08-25 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.
2026-08-25 · 746.1105(3) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.
2026-08-25 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-09.
7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.
2026-01-15 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-21. Correction verified: 2026-01-23.
The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.
2025-12-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-12-29.
A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.
2025-12-15 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-17.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.
2025-07-08 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-08. Correction verified: 2025-07-23.
It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.
2025-07-08 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-14. Correction verified: 2025-07-16.
Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.
2025-07-08 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-07-16.
One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.
2025-01-07 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-14. Correction verified: 2025-01-23.
None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.
2025-01-07 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-14. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
A bench is separating and has exposed screws.
2025-01-07 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-21. Correction verified: 2025-01-27.
Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.
2025-01-07 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-21. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.
2025-01-07 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.
2025-01-07 · 746.3505(b) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.
2025-01-07 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.
2025-01-07 · 746.405(a) · Medium
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-14. Correction verified: 2025-01-23.
Emergency numbers were not posted.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1492878

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.