Austin · Licensed center

Nanas Playhouse Learning Center

What these mean, and where they come from

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

How they teach

Bilingual

“Through the Frog Street Learning Spanish Curriculum, we focus on developing social, emotional, as well as gross and fine motor skills in a bilingual environment.”In their words, July 2026.nanasplayhouselc.com

One of 41 Austin-area providers that describe a bilingual approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

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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
January 29, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — A caregiver with conditions on their background check stating they are not permitted to be alone with a group of children, was supervising five children alone. Another caregiver was put in the classroom during the inspection. · February 26, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 29, 2026

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

The loose fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement in any of the use zones for the play equipment.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium

The playground maintenance checklist was not documented since June 2025. The director completed the checklist during the inspection.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 26, 2025

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions · High

A caregiver with conditions on their background check stating they are not permitted to be alone with a group of children, was supervising five children alone. Another caregiver was put in the classroom during the inspection.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 5, 2024

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

A DFPS investigator found that the provider's adult son has been regularly present at the operation every morning without a background check.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

A DFPS investigator saw that there was a ladder leaning against the wall in the restroom used by children. The ladder could have fallen on the children. The ladder was removed from the restroom at the investigator's request.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Healthy meals and snacks provided daily
Hours
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
full-day

Details

5122158443

Address
4406 Russell Dr
License
1223786, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks – 5 years
Established
2007

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How they teach

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