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Achieve Learning Child Development Center

achievelearningcdc.org

At a glance

  • Small developmental center, licensed for 27 children.
  • Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 5 days a week, year round.
  • Tuition $700 to $750 a month, full time; the age it is for isn’t stated. See costs

What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Jun 19, 20261 citation
    • 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium High
      • “There was one employee that did not have their First Aid training up to date.”

        746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

  • Feb 24, 20251 citation
    • 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium High
      • “The edge of the changing mat on the changing station was torn.”

        746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

  • Aug 12, 20242 citations
    • 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering, lock-down proceduresMedium High
      • “There is not an emergency preparedness plan for the center.”

        746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering, lock-down procedures

    • 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81, 2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium Low
      • “A list of employees was not posted. The director made a list of curerent employees and posted it during inspection.”

        746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81, 2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

  • Jul 22, 20248 citations
    • 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemHigh
      • “The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.”

        746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

    • 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesHigh
      • “The operation failed to produce a copy of the operational policies during the annual inspection. The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan on file as well.”

        746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

    • 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
      • “The operation has not completed a fire drill since March 2024.”

        746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    • 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingMedium High
      • “Inspector observed that children did not wash hands before eating snack. The children also did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.”

        746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

    • 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearMedium High
      • “The operation has completed one severe weather drill in March 2024. They have conducted no lock down drills. In 2023 they had two severe weather drills and one lock down drill.”

        746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

    • 746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child, Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees RequiredMedium High
      • “The operation failed to have an extra staff in the building while children were napping at the time of inspection leaving children unsupervised.”

        746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child, Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required

    • 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium High
      • “Three out of four staff did not have current First Aid and CPR certifications on file.”

        746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    • 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium
      • “One out of four staff did not have a copy of their personnel file available for review at the time of inspection. One out of four staff were missing 5 hours of annual training for 2023-2024. One out of four staff was missing a notarized affidavit.”

        746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

  • Sep 13, 20231 citation
    • 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product CertificationMedium
      • “The children's product certification form has not been reviewed since October 11, 2021. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver reviewed the recalled products and updated the form.”

        746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

  • Sep 20, 20226 citations
    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium High
      • “Out of 4 child files reviewed 4 were missing complete emergency contact information.”

        746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium High
      • “The netting under the mulch on the playground is exposed casing a tripping hazard for the children.”

        746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
      • “Out of 4 child files reviewed 2 were missing up to date immunizations according to their age.”

        746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

    • 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredMedium
      • “The antiseptic solution was expired in the first aid kit.”

        746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    • 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium
      • “Playground check sheets were not available.”

        746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    • 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium Low
      • “Out of 4 staff files reviewed 3 were missing an employment affidavit.”

        746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  • Oct 7, 20211 citation
    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
      • “A caregiver was present and caring for children without being eligible. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.”

        745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 19, 2026
On file
7 visits since October 2021 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector at the operation. · July 22, 2024

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.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 19, 2026

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

There was one employee that did not have their First Aid training up to date.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 24, 2025

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface · Medium High

The edge of the changing mat on the changing station was torn.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 12, 2024

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures · Medium High

There is not an emergency preparedness plan for the center.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name · Medium Low

A list of employees was not posted. The director made a list of curerent employees and posted it during inspection.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 22, 2024

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System · High

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules · High

The operation failed to produce a copy of the operational policies during the annual inspection. The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan on file as well.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

The operation has not completed a fire drill since March 2024.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium

One out of four staff did not have a copy of their personnel file available for review at the time of inspection. One out of four staff were missing 5 hours of annual training for 2023-2024. One out of four staff was missing a notarized affidavit.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating · Medium High

Inspector observed that children did not wash hands before eating snack. The children also did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year · Medium High

The operation has completed one severe weather drill in March 2024. They have conducted no lock down drills. In 2023 they had two severe weather drills and one lock down drill.

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required · Medium High

The operation failed to have an extra staff in the building while children were napping at the time of inspection leaving children unsupervised.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

Three out of four staff did not have current First Aid and CPR certifications on file.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 13, 2023

746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification · Medium

The children's product certification form has not been reviewed since October 11, 2021. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver reviewed the recalled products and updated the form.

State licensing record

Sep 2022 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2022

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Out of 4 child files reviewed 2 were missing up to date immunizations according to their age.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

Out of 4 staff files reviewed 3 were missing an employment affidavit.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact · Medium High

Out of 4 child files reviewed 4 were missing complete emergency contact information.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

The antiseptic solution was expired in the first aid kit.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

The netting under the mulch on the playground is exposed casing a tripping hazard for the children.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium

Playground check sheets were not available.

State licensing record

Oct 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 7, 2021

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

A caregiver was present and caring for children without being eligible. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.

State licensing record

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What it costs

$700 to $750 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$375 to $650 a month
Application fee
$100

A day here

6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 5 days a week, year round

Meals, outdoors, diapers and four more
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided daily
Outdoors
Daily outdoor play with teacher-led and free play activities
Diapers
Center changes diapers; diapers available for purchase, or parents may supply their own
Screens
TV allowed for children over 2, educational only, max 1 hour/day
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app or email
Schedule
Full-time, part-time (2-4 days/week)
Closed
7 holidays and breaks a year
Dates11 holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day + day after, three days for Christmas

How they teach

Developmental

“we focus on child-centered teaching, developmentally appropriate practices, and the belief that “children learn as they play” and “play is a child’s work.””

Policies

When a child is sick
Must be fever-free and symptom-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before returning
Special needs
Inclusive environment; designated space for intervention/therapy, lesson accommodations, and language translation

Details

Phone
(512) 281-0616
Address
509 M L K Dr, Elgin, 78621
License
1688733

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Sources and dates

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All checked July 2026.

How they teach

What it costs

State record

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

A day here

Policies

Details

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.

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