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Colibri Bilingual Child Academy

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

Nature and outdoor and bilingual

“Bilingual Education: At Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy, we foster bilingualism by offering instructions in both English and Spanish.”In their words, July 2026.colibribilingualchildacademy.com

“Nature-Based Outdoor Learning: Our learning environment extends beyond the classroom and into the great outdoors.”In their words, July 2026.colibribilingualchildacademy.com

One of 15 Austin-area providers that describe a nature and outdoor approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, ratios and staff, sick and biting policies.

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
September 9, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — The operation has not been properly supervising children during outdoor play when children are playing on the playscape. · April 26, 2023

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.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 9, 2026

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

While reviewing emergency practices. The operation has not completed monthly fire drills as required. The operation was able to conduct fire drill during the inspection.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 10, 2025

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The loose fill around the play structure did not measure at 6 inches.

State licensing record

Apr 2023 Complaint

Complaint · April 26, 2023

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 operation has not been properly supervising children during outdoor play when children are playing on the playscape.

State licensing record

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 9, 2023

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

Out of 4 records evaluated: - 1 caregiver was missing the required annual Food Allergy and Hazardous Material training - 1 caregiver was missing proof of SIDS, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development training

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

The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit expired on 8/2022. There was no other antiseptic available.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The correct amount of loose fill around the playground equipment was not maintained.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High

The last fire inspection completed was on 10/23/21.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium

The last record of a fire drill being conducted was on 12/2022.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Parents provide main meals; center provides two balanced snacks daily, with optional catered meal service
Outdoors
Nature-based outdoor learning on grounds with bird feeders, orchards, trees, shrubs and flowers
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app — daily class reports with photos/videos, plus password system for drop-off/pick-up

Details

5125717183

Address
3500 County Road 175
License
1697710, active

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All checked July 2026.

How they teach

How they teach

State record

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A day here

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