Austin · Licensed center
Brodie Lane Child Development Center Child Incorporated
- Medium developmental center, licensed for 82 children.
What these mean, and where they come from
Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.
How they teach
Developmental
“Our whole-child approach ensures that every child— including those with disabilities, learning delays, or mental health needs—receives high-quality early learning and the support necessary to thrive.”In their words, July 2026.childinc.org
One of 41 Austin-area providers that describe a developmental approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, ratios and staff.
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.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- January 16, 2025
- On file
- 3 visits since July 2023 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
The investigation found that the caregiver did leave a child, unattended on a playground during operation hours.
· January 16, 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.
Jan 2025 Complaint
Complaint · January 16, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High
The investigation found that the caregiver did leave a child, unattended on a playground during operation hours.
May 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 8, 2024
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours · Low
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. One staff file was missing a notarized affidavit.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 19, 2023
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours · Low
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
Four staff files were missing documentation of orientation. Three staff files were missing notarized affidavits.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 3, 2023
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides · Medium High
There is a slide on the playground that does not have 6 foot use zones on both sides of the slide. One side of the slide is directly next to a ramp.
Jun 2023 Complaint
Complaint · June 30, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
A caregiver showed poor judgment when she secured gloves to a child's hands so he couldn't remove them.
Mar 2022 Complaint
Complaint · March 7, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
During a review of video footage, a caregiver was observed standing over a child placing their mask back on their face after the child removed his mask. The caregiver was observed giving the child 3 forceful pokes in the child's shoulder blade area while the parent observed.
A day here
- Meals
- Free meals and snacks daily meeting/exceeding CACFP guidelines; dietary restrictions and allergies accommodated (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week
Policies
- Special needs
- Inclusive classrooms; 10% of enrollment reserved for children with disabilities; IEP/therapy coordination with school districts and ECI (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Details
- Website
- childinc.org
- Address
- 8105 Brodie Ln
- License
- 835368- 1086, active
- Ages they serve
- Early Head Start ages 18 months to 2 years; Head Start ages 3-4 years
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How they teach
- Approach childinc.org
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 childinc.org
- Hours childinc.org
Policies
- Special needs childinc.org
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website, Ages they serve childinc.org