Manchaca · Licensed center
Manchaca Methodist Child Development Center
- Medium play-based center, licensed for 140 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
Play-based and faith-based
“Play Based learning Environment It might appear that your child is "just playing". However, according to the latest research on brain development, children learn best through play.”In their words, July 2026.manchacaumccdc.com
“Our program provides an exemplary educational program for infants, toddlers and preschool children in a positive, Christian environment.”In their words, July 2026.manchacaumccdc.com
One of 104 Austin-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Leigh Anne Moore (CDC Director) 24 years there. One other staff is named on their site, with no start year given.
Of 1,219 Austin-area providers, 39 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of twenty years.
What it costs
$990 to $1,040 a month
Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
Part-time $440 to $690 a month. Application fee $100. Sibling discount: 10% discount for families with two or more children.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: 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
- September 24, 2025
- On file
- 4 visits since January 2022 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
A caregiver was present at the operation without the operation receiving the background check eligibility notification. The caregiver left the operation and will not return until the eligibility has been determined.
· September 24, 2025
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 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 24, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
A caregiver was present at the operation without the operation receiving the background check eligibility notification. The caregiver left the operation and will not return until the eligibility has been determined.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 29, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
A staff member was present in the classroom without an eligible background check. The person was required to leave campus in my presence. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC 42.078.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High
The pea gravel under the swing set is barely 2" deep over packed dirt. The sand on the Pre-K playground is only loose to a depth of 3-4" and needs to be loosened.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 27, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation didn't have a current sanitation inspection. The director submitted a request with the health department during the inspection.
Mar 2022 Complaint
Complaint · March 1, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
A caregiver did not use good judgement when they placed a barrel with an opening in it over a child while the child was having a tantrum. The barrel is normally used as a place for children to be calm and read a book. However, the child was upset by having the barrel placed over them in a way that it was not intended to be used.
Jan 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 14, 2022
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns · Medium High
The snack menu did not follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room · Medium High
One classroom did not have an emergency evacuation diagram posted.
A day here
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
- Schedule
- full-week (Monday-Friday) or part-week (Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
Details
- Website
- manchacaumccdc.com
- Address
- 1011 F M 1626
- License
- 116927, active
- Ages they serve
- two months through five years old
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 manchacaumccdc.com
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 manchacaumccdc.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff s3.amazonaws.com
What it costs
- Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 manchacaumccdc.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Hours, Calendar — Checked July 2026 s3.amazonaws.com
- Schedule — Checked July 2026 manchacaumccdc.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 manchacaumccdc.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 s3.amazonaws.com