Cedar Park · Licensed center
La Petite Academy Cypress Creek
A center in Cedar Park, licensed for 160 children. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Large center. 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.
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What the state has found
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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- July 1, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since March 2022 — all of them cited findings · 9 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that staff failed to supervise children when children were pushing shelves and climbing on chairs and an infant stroller.
· July 1, 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 4 findings
Complaint · July 1, 2026
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 during a DFPS investigation shows that staff failed to supervise children when children were pushing shelves and climbing on chairs and an infant stroller.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities · Medium
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that caregivers allow children to participate in screen time activities that are not related to planned activities that meet educational goals.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm before picking them up and putting them in a restrictive device for time out.
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out · High
Information obtained during a DFPS investigation shows that a child was placed in a restrictive device for time out for 42 minutes.
May 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 11, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Sep 2025 Complaint
Complaint · September 3, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High
One caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid. The caregiver is scheduled to take the course on 9/4/25.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 12, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps · Medium High
One infant was sitting in a high chair without the safety strap fastened. This was corrected when the caregiver fastened the safety strap.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 27, 2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely · Medium High
One vehicle had seat cushions that had rips and tears. Some of the vehicle's seatbelt mechanisms were missing the plastic piece that attaches to the back of the seat. One seat was repaired with duct tape around the area where the seatbelt comes out of the seat.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 7, 2025
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
One child did not have updated immunizations. The child has an appointment scheduled for 1/20/25 to receive the required immunizations.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · December 11, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver with direct access to children was present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights · Medium
Five children records did not include a signed Parent's Rights Form 2987.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
Two children were missing updated immunization records.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) · Medium Low
Five out of ten personnel files were missing a notarized Affidavit for Employment.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 30, 2024
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance · High
Name to face checks are not being conducted consistently at 10,12,2,and 4 during the day, and cleaning checklists for the infant and pre-k rooms are not being completed daily.
Sep 2024 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · September 19, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium
The operation failed to provide a parent an incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High
A caregiver was observed inappropriately grabbing a child.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 11, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
Four caregivers, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 19, 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
A child in care was in a room unsupervised.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Caregivers were lacking the required annual trainings.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium
Children in care that are not yet ready for table food were lacking feeding instructions.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium High
Two of the ten record reviewed were lacking the required immunizations.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 5, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Caregivers in three of the five open classrooms were not aware of the number of children in their care.
Dec 2023 Complaint
Complaint · December 22, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
During the investigation inspection walkthrough, the following things were observed. - the entry way floor and classroom floors had trash particles and spill stain discoloration - two garbage cans did not have lids, exposing the garbage to the children, - classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways had peeling paint - multiple tables were not sanitized after feeding leaving crumbs and other food particles on the table - used toilet paper was found on the edge of the toilet seat and on top of the toilet paper dispensers These things do not assist in maintaining the building and therefore does not protect the health of the children in care.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 21, 2023
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium
Children were observed watching television and eating breakfast. The caregiver was informed of screen time requirements and the television was turned off.
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment · Medium High
The restrooms were not cleaned and sanitized.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High
The operaton has paint peeling on several walls.
Dec 2023 Complaint
Complaint · December 20, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
It was found that a caregiver utilized prohibited punishment on a child in care.
Dec 2023 Complaint 6 findings
Complaint · December 5, 2023
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation · High
A caregiver was instructed on what needed to be said to the Child Care Investigator.
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 allowed to go from the playground inside the classroom unattended to use the restroom. Three other children followed this child inside. The children were unsupervised for approximately ten minutes. During this time two children were running with safety scissors in their mouth and the children were going in between different classrooms. Children are allowed to go from the playground inside the classroom unattended to use the restroom.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
Caregivers yell at children as a form of discipline.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High
The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required 2 days when three children were left unsupervised.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk · High
The operation did not notify parents after children were left unsupervised in a classroom.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium
Not all parents received an incident report when their child was left unattended.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 29, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
A caregiver was observed threatening children as a form of discipline. This caregiver was asked to leave for the day.
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training · High
A caregiver was observed telling a child they would not get their food if they did not sit in the chair. Caregiver was asked to leave for the day.
Jun 2023 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · June 30, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver threatened children as a form of discipline. The caregiver was immediately terminated.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
During the investigation it was determined a caregiver yelled and humiliated children. The caregiver was immediately terminated.
Jun 2023 Complaint 5 findings
Complaint · June 1, 2023
746.1203(8) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Foster Cooperative Atmosphere · Medium High
There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was telling children to hit other children back when children hit each other.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety · High
There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was not sufficiently intervening when children in care were interacting in rough manners with each other such as dog piling and wrestling with each other.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High
There is enough evidence to support that a caregiver was grabbing and pushing children in care.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were yelling at children in care.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that the childcare facility did not notify Licensing within the required timeframe regarding a situation that placed a child at risk when a caregiver grabbed a child by their shirt.
Apr 2023 Complaint
Complaint · April 24, 2023
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
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found out of compliance. A child was left unattended on the playground. The standard was marked into compliance at the time of the inspection when all of the caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The director stated the caregiver who left the child unattended was counseled and retrained on supervision.
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 16, 2023
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official · Medium High
A sanitation inspection was not available for review.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High
The fire inspection was not avaiolable for review.
Mar 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 7, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
A plastic slide that was on the playground was broken causing a shear point in the slide.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
There was no fire drill documentation for December or January. A fire drill was completed during inspection.
Details
- Phone
- 5123317457
- Address
- 805 Cypress Creek Rd
- License
- 502184- 684, active
- Chain
- La Petite AcademySource: lapetite.com
- Owner
- American Securities (via Learning Care Group)La Petite Academy is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.com
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Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 · childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Chain — Checked September 2026 · lapetite.com
- Owner — Checked September 2026 · american-securities.com