Pflugerville · Licensed center
LIFE Kidz Academy
- Medium developmental center, licensed for 100 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, faith-based and STEAM
“We provide faith-based education, STEAM learning, and social-emotional development to nurture the whole child.”In their words, July 2026.alcdcorp.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, hours and late pickup, ratios and staff, a typical day, 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 6, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since December 2021 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
At the time of the inspection, the class went back into the classroom and a child had been left unattended in the bathroom. The child was found by staff and escorted into his classroom.
· May 6, 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.
May 2026 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · May 6, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High
A caregiver was observed on his personal cell phone and laptop while in caring for children. This was brought into compliance when he put the devices away,
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
At the time of the inspection, the class went back into the classroom and a child had been left unattended in the bathroom. The child was found by staff and escorted into his classroom.
746.2207(c)(2) - Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate · Medium
At the time of the inspection, the tv was on while kids were in the room showing a movie that was not age-appropriate. This was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off and children returned to their classroom.
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink · Medium High
The infant room where diapers are changed does not have a handwashing sink.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups · Medium High
Bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child's name.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
At the time of the inspection, the playground had garbage littered across the ground. This was brought into compliance when the garbage was picked up during the inspection.
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear · Medium High
The swing set measured 7 feet tall and was 5.5 ft from the fence and is required to be 14 feet use zone from the fence. The swing set also has swinging rings attached which are prohibited equipment.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 20, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based · Medium High
The CPR training received by three caregivers did not meet the required AHA guidelines.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime · Medium High
Two classrooms were observed with inadequate lighting making it difficult to see children's faces.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
An adult chair in the infant classroom had torn upholstery, exposing the foam. This was corrected when the chair was removed from the classroom
Aug 2025 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · August 28, 2025
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 a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended · High
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System · Medium High
During a DFPS investigation, it was found the driver did not have access to the tracking system used to check children in and out.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 29, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High
Three staff files reviewed. Current CPR and First aid certifications were unavialble for review.
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name · Medium
Unlabled ointment and boogie saline spray was obseved in infants cubbies. This was corrected when the caregiver in the classroom, labeled the items.
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children · High
Observed adult cold and flu medicine in the infant's classroom. This was corrected when the director removed the medication from the classroom.
Aug 2024 Complaint
Complaint · August 2, 2024
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary · Medium High
During an investigation inspection it was found that the operation is using an unsanitary environment to wash dishes.
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 3, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
2 out of 12 caregivers were missing the trainings required for HASA.
Jan 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 6, 2023
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin · Medium High
It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets that were loose.
Jan 2023 Complaint 4 findings
Complaint · January 5, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
It was found during the investigation a caregiver lacked good judgment when they covered children's faces with blankets and used one blanket to cover three children.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
It was found during the investigation caregivers would leave the nap room unsupervised to use the restroom or to grab items from outside the classroom.
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument · High
It was found during the investigation a caregiver intentionally hit a child on the head with a folded blanket.
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space · Medium High
It was found during the investigation nap mats were observed to be touching each other during naptime with no space in between.
Jul 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 27, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
3 of 8 personnel records reviewed were missing communicable diseases and hazardous materials training. 4 of 8 personnel records reviewed were missing physical premises safety, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases and hazardous materials training. 1 of 8 personelle records reviewed were missing food allergy, physical premises safety, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases and hazardous materials training.
Feb 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 22, 2022
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
A crib had a boppy pillow in it with an infant that was 10 months old.
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib · High
3 infants, two in cribs ages 10 months and 11 months and one on a mat on the floor age 11 months, had their heads completely covered with blankets.
Feb 2022 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · February 18, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment, in the form of spanking, on their own child while the group was returning from a walking field trip at the park.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High
The operation did not self report a discipline concern brought to their attention by a concerned neighbor.
Feb 2022 Complaint 4 findings
Complaint · February 10, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High
During an investigation, it was found that the operation failed to report injury to a child where the child sought medical attention.
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated · Medium High
During an investigation it was found that the operation did not obtain written authorization, from the parent, to give the medication to the child daily. According to the operations policies written authorization is required to administer medication to children when in care.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date · Medium High
During an investigation, it was found that a child was being administered prescription medication, with no label or prescription and no box.
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given · Medium High
During an investigation, it was found that the operation is not always recording all instances of a child receiving medication.
Dec 2021 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 17, 2021
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan · Medium High
A child with a severe food allergy did not have a completed food allergy plan on file.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low
3 of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
Details
- Website
- alcdcorp.org
- Address
- 1006 Old Austin Hutto Rd
- License
- 1668058, active
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