Round Rock · Licensed center
Emerson Academy
- Medium center, licensed for 133 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.
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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
- July 13, 2026
- On file
- 1 visit, July 2023 — it cited findings · 6 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
A child was left unsupervised in a room while in care.
· July 13, 2026
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.
Jul 2026 Complaint
Complaint · July 13, 2026
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
A child was left unsupervised in a room while in care.
Mar 2026 Complaint
Complaint · March 2, 2026
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
A child opened a playground gate and entered the parking lot.
Aug 2025 Complaint
Complaint · August 15, 2025
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders · Medium High
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not use sanitary holders between food and the floor.
Oct 2024 Complaint
Complaint · October 24, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
Prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver while trying to calm a child.
Sep 2023 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · September 19, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited · High
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse occurred.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and held them above the ground while carrying the child by the arm and held the child down against their nap mat.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 6, 2023
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list · Medium
A caregiver was missing a valid background check due to the operation not properly verifying the people list. The caregiver was sent home to wait for clearance.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High
One out of ten caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid on file.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High
The outdoor play area does not have 6 inches of loose-fill around the equipment.
May 2021 Complaint
Complaint · May 21, 2021
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · No longer displayed by the state
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Details
- Website
- emerson-academy.net
- Address
- 1 Valley View Dr
- License
- 881992, active
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Details
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- Website emerson-academy.net