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Achieve Learning Child Development Center

What these mean, and where they come from

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.

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.””In their words, July 2026.img1.wsimg.com

One of 41 Austin-area providers that describe a developmental approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Two staff are named on their site, with no start years given.

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.

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.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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 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. · 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

746.401(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.

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.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 22, 2024

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.

746.1315(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.

746.1613(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.

746.201(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.

746.3417(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(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

The operation has not completed a fire drill since March 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.

746.801(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.

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

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

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

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

The antiseptic solution was expired in the first aid kit.

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.

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

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

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

Playground check sheets were not available.

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

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

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

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

State licensing record

A day here

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
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Schedule
full-time, part-time (2-4 days/week)
Closed
11 holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day + day after, three days for Christmas

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

5122810616

Address
509 M L K Dr
License
1688733, active

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 img1.wsimg.com

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

A day here

  • Meals, Outdoors, Diapers, Screens, Updates for parents, Hours, Calendar, Schedule, Closed — Checked July 2026 img1.wsimg.com

Policies

  • When a child is sick, Special needs — Checked July 2026 img1.wsimg.com

Details