Austin · Licensed center

KLA Schools of Sweetwater

What these mean, and where they come from

Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.

How they teach

Reggio Emilia–inspired, play-based and STEAM

“The KLA School educational program is a research-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to Early childhood education.”In their words, July 2026.klaschools.com

“STEAM-integrated curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Through hands-on exploration in art, nature, and collaborative projects, children develop problem-solving skills and real-world connections.”In their words, July 2026.klaschools.com

“This play-based, research-backed approach supports both academic and social-emotional growth.”In their words, July 2026.klaschools.com

One of 34 Austin-area providers that describe a Reggio Emilia 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.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
May 20, 2024
On file
2 visits since June 2023 — both cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to conduct a name to face check of each child when transitioning from outside to inside. · May 20, 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.

May 2024 Complaint 3 findings

Complaint · May 20, 2024

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

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left outside unsupervised when a caregiver failed to conduct a name to face check of each child when transitioning from outside to inside.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk to Child Care Regulation within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation failed to obtain a parent signature and provide a copy of the incident report with parents within 2 days of when the incident occurred.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 26, 2024

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits · Medium High

Upon naptime there were one child that was laying in front of exit door. This was corrected onsite when the caregiver moved the child out from the exit door.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age · Medium

Upon observatation there were a total of nine mats that needs replacements. The nine mats had ripps and tear that displayed the form inside.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

Two of the ten children records did not possess current immunizations records.

State licensing record

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 22, 2023

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

It was found during the inspection the infant feeding forms were not being updated every 30 days.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

It was found during the inspection two children's epi-pens were expired.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks; accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies
Outdoors
Daily outdoor playtime for coordination, balance, teamwork and nature exploration
Sleep
Dedicated nap and quiet time for younger children with cots/sleeping areas
Updates for parents
Real-time daily updates on activities, meals, naps, milestones and photos, plus monthly parent-teacher meetings

Details

5129003581

Address
18101 W Highway 71
License
1704165, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks to 12 years old

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All checked July 2026.

How they teach

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