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State records list 12 cited deficiencies dated November 10, 2023 to September 24, 2025 (7 High, 5 Medium High risk). Correction status: 1 corrected at inspection, 11 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Childrens Center of Austin in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 5 Medium High).
Records list 19 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-11.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| 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.
2025-09-24 · 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
Based on the evidence obtained it was found a child was left unsupervised.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-23
2025-09-24 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report a child being left behind in the classroom within two days. The director was unaware of the incident and reported as soon as she was made aware.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-23
2025-07-22 · 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
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the teacher and other children transitioned to the playground.
Correction date recorded: 2025-08-20
2025-09-24 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-11-06.
The operation did not report a child being left behind in the classroom within two days. The director was unaware of the incident and reported as soon as she was made aware.
2025-09-24 · 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: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-11-06.
Based on the evidence obtained it was found a child was left unsupervised.
2025-07-22 · 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: 2025-08-20. Correction verified: 2025-09-05.
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the teacher and other children transitioned to the playground.
2025-03-13 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-02.
An epi-pen was not in the original container and did not contain the child's name.
2025-03-13 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-21. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
The enrollment forms do not have the updated water activity permissions.
2024-08-06 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
a evacuation poster was not posted in one classroom
2024-08-06 · 746.2101(a) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-06. Correction verified: 2024-08-13.
Ratio exceeded the requiremtn for splash play
2024-06-20 · 746.3503(c)(2) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-24. Correction verified: 2024-07-08.
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left at the diaper changing table.
2024-06-20 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-24. Correction verified: 2024-07-08.
Based on the evidence gathered during an investigation, a caregiver restrained a child to a chair.
2024-03-28 · 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: 2024-04-08. Correction verified: 2024-04-15.
During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone on the classroom.
2023-11-10 · 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: 2023-11-28. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was able to leave the operation unsupervised and was found outside the building on the walkway by a third party employee.
2023-11-10 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-28. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was neglected.
2023-07-18 · 746.4601(8) · High
No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the investigation inspection it was found that the inflatable was installed over concrete. This was corrected when the inflatable was removed from the premises.
2023-05-09 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-28.
One of two buses used to transport children did not have a properly working alarm.
2023-05-09 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
Two caregivers did not have in person CPR training.
2023-01-12 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-12. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
A caregiver was changing a child in the bathroom located in the classroom and could not see the other children in the room until they walk completely out the bathroom.
2023-01-12 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-12. Correction verified: 2023-02-24.
Based on the information gathered during investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child alone in the gym.
2022-06-07 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-08.
A caregiver in toddler room did not wash child's hands after changing their diaper.
2022-06-07 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-07. Correction verified: 2022-06-08.
A caregiver did not clean diaper changing area after changing child's diaper.
2022-06-07 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-28. Correction verified: 2022-06-22.
2 out of the 10 caregiver files reviwed did not have up to date CPR and first aid certifications. 1 had an online only certification.
2022-01-06 · 746.3703(d) · High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence of children.
2022-01-06 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they blew smoke in a child's face.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=159110
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.