Austin · Licensed center

A Childs Forest House

At a glance

Small center, licensed for 55 children.

What the state has found

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Licensing inspections

Nov 6, 20255 citations
- 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 MonthsMedium High
  “Out of 3 caregiver files reviewed, 2 did not have proof of pre-service training for SIDs, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development.”
  746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
- 746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
  “Out of 3 personnel records reviewed, 3 did not have a pre-affidavit, 1 did not have an affidavit, 2 did not have a diploma, 1 did not sign proof they received operational policies, 3 did not sign proof that they received orientation, 3 did not certify that they had previous child care experience indicating they do not need pre-service, and 3 did not have training records available for review.”
  746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium
  “The most recent inspection form was not posted.”
  746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium
  “While reviewing records there was no documentation available for monthly fire alarm, co2 detector, and fire extinguisher checks since 8/29/25.”
  746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 MonthsMedium
  “The director was checking the operation daily for maintenance and repair needs, but was not documenting it and did not have the required monthly general maintenance checklist available at inspection.”
  746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit: November 6, 2025
On file: 1 visit, November 2025 — it cited findings
Most serious: Medium High — Out of 3 caregiver files reviewed, 2 did not have proof of pre-service training for SIDs, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development. · November 6, 2025

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · November 6, 2025

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Out of 3 personnel records reviewed, 3 did not have a pre-affidavit, 1 did not have an affidavit, 2 did not have a diploma, 1 did not sign proof they received operational policies, 3 did not sign proof that they received orientation, 3 did not certify that they had previous child care experience indicating they do not need pre-service, and 3 did not have training records available for review.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation · Medium

The most recent inspection form was not posted.

746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months · Medium High

Out of 3 caregiver files reviewed, 2 did not have proof of pre-service training for SIDs, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium

While reviewing records there was no documentation available for monthly fire alarm, co2 detector, and fire extinguisher checks since 8/29/25.

746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months · Medium

The director was checking the operation daily for maintenance and repair needs, but was not documenting it and did not have the required monthly general maintenance checklist available at inspection.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone: (469) 909-9751
Address: 15800 Crossroads Dr., Austin, 78717
License: 1819477

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All checked July 2026.

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

Details

Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov

Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.