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Nurturing Child Care Centers

At a glance

  • Medium center, licensed for 63 children.
  • Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.

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.

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Licensing inspections

  • Feb 3, 20261 citation
    • 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not RenewedLow
      • “The director credential expired on 1/30/2026, the director certificate was not renewed or updated.”

        746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed

  • Jan 23, 20261 citation
    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesMedium Low
      • “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”

        746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

  • May 12, 20251 citation
    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “The sanitation inspection was expired on 4/25/2025.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

  • Mar 26, 20251 citation
    • 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionMedium Low
      • “While reviewing 5 children records, one child record was missing the admission date. *This was corrected at inspection when the child admission date was added to the child record.”

        746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

  • Jul 29, 20241 citation
    • 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
      • “Fire drills were conducted month by month, but the duration of the fire drill needed to be documented.”

        746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

  • Jun 17, 20241 citation
    • 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileHigh
      • “One infant was observed swaddled in their crib during inspection.”

        746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

  • May 7, 20243 citations
    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
      • “The annual fire inspection was not available at the follow up inspection.”

        746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
      • “Out of 6 children records reviewed at a follow up inspection: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - two were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing consent for emergency care - one was missing elementary name and phone number - one was missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - one was missing some of the required immunizations - one was missing food allergy and special needs statements”

        746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
      • “Of five personnel files reviewed at a follow up inspection: - 1 was missing building safety and hazardous material annual training - 1 was missing 9 of the required 24 hours of annual training”

        746.901 - Required Personnel Records

  • Apr 11, 202415 citations
    • 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear PointsHigh
      • “The playground equipment was observed to have broken plastic by the stairs. The director stated children will be kept away from this part of the equipment.”

        746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
      • “The annual fire inspection was not available.”

        746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    • 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh
      • “An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a swing with a blanket during inspection. The blanket was removed and the infant was moved to a crib that contained a bobby pillow. This was corrected at insepction when the bobby pillow was removed from the crib.”

        746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    • 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh
      • “An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to a crib.”

        746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    • 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupMedium High
      • “Two infants had bottles with them in their cribs during inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were removed.”

        746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

    • 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium High
      • “The person transporting children does not have proof of the required annual transportation training.”

        746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    • 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium High
      • “Out of five caregiver files reviewed, four were missing the required infant trainings.”

        746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    • 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingMedium High
      • “The playground equipment did not have sufficient loose fill.”

        746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium High
      • “Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 5 staff were missing current first aid and cpr training.”

        746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “The annual sanitation inspection was not available.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredMedium
      • “The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the expired items.”

        746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    • 746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsMedium
      • “The documentation of emergency drills was not available at inspection.”

        746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
      • “Out of 6 children records reviewed: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the child's address - two were missing the parent's address - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - five were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing elementary name and phone number - two were missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - two were missing some of the required immunizations - two were missing food allergy and special needs statements”

        746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    • 746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
      • “Of five personnel files reviewed: - 5 were missing annual training certificates to show proof of annual hours - 3 were missing date of hire - 3 were missing notarized affidavits - 2 were missing diplomas - 1 was missing proof of orientation and receiving operational policies”

        746.901 - Required Personnel Records

    • 746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicMedium
      • “The most recent 2936 inspection form and current employee list were not posted.”

        746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

  • May 11, 20231 citation
    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium
      • “The operational policies are missing sections.”

        746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

  • Mar 10, 20232 citations
    • 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above, Below Ground Level CareMedium High
      • “A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.”

        746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above, Below Ground Level Care

    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium
      • “The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.”

        746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

  • Mar 1, 20231 citation
    • 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceMedium
      • “The operation has not provided proof of liability insurance.”

        746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

  • Jan 13, 20233 citations
    • 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above, Below Ground Level CareMedium High
      • “A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.”

        746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above, Below Ground Level Care

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “The annual sanitation inspection has not been provided.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium
      • “The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.”

        746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

  • Jun 7, 20227 citations
    • 746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsHigh
      • “6 children's files were reviewed. 3 children needed up to date immunization records.”

        746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

    • 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium High
      • “Smoke detector and Carbon monoxide detector testing is not being logged monthly.”

        746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    • 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above, Below Ground Level CareMedium High
      • “A copy of the annual fire inspection was not available at the time of inspection.”

        746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above, Below Ground Level Care

    • 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
      • “Fire drill logs show that the last fire drill took place in April 2022.”

        746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed in the last year.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium
      • “The playground checklist form was not available during the inspection.”

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

    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium
      • “The operation is missing the promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook.”

        746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
February 3, 2026
On file
13 visits since June 2022 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — One infant was observed swaddled in their crib during inspection. · June 17, 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.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 3, 2026

746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed · Low

The director credential expired on 1/30/2026, the director certificate was not renewed or updated.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 23, 2026

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

State licensing record

May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 12, 2025

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The sanitation inspection was expired on 4/25/2025.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 26, 2025

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission · Medium Low

While reviewing 5 children records, one child record was missing the admission date. *This was corrected at inspection when the child admission date was added to the child record.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 29, 2024

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

Fire drills were conducted month by month, but the duration of the fire drill needed to be documented.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 17, 2024

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File · High

One infant was observed swaddled in their crib during inspection.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Complaint

Complaint · June 13, 2024

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 Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe regarding a situation that may have placed a child at risk. This was corrected at inspection the director informed me they will report situations when it is alleged children were placed at risk by prohibited punishment.

State licensing record

May 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 7, 2024

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Out of 6 children records reviewed at a follow up inspection: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - two were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing consent for emergency care - one was missing elementary name and phone number - one was missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - one was missing some of the required immunizations - one was missing food allergy and special needs statements

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Of five personnel files reviewed at a follow up inspection: - 1 was missing building safety and hazardous material annual training - 1 was missing 9 of the required 24 hours of annual training

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High

The annual fire inspection was not available at the follow up inspection.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 15 findings

Licensing visit · April 11, 2024

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the expired items.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup · Medium High

Two infants had bottles with them in their cribs during inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were removed.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium

The documentation of emergency drills was not available at inspection.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually · Medium High

The person transporting children does not have proof of the required annual transportation training.

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points · High

The playground equipment was observed to have broken plastic by the stairs. The director stated children will be kept away from this part of the equipment.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required · Medium High

Out of five caregiver files reviewed, four were missing the required infant trainings.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Out of 6 children records reviewed: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the child's address - two were missing the parent's address - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - five were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing elementary name and phone number - two were missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - two were missing some of the required immunizations - two were missing food allergy and special needs statements

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High

The annual fire inspection was not available.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing · Medium High

The playground equipment did not have sufficient loose fill.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing · Medium High

Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 5 staff were missing current first aid and cpr training.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High

An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a swing with a blanket during inspection. The blanket was removed and the infant was moved to a crib that contained a bobby pillow. This was corrected at insepction when the bobby pillow was removed from the crib.

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

Of five personnel files reviewed: - 5 were missing annual training certificates to show proof of annual hours - 3 were missing date of hire - 3 were missing notarized affidavits - 2 were missing diplomas - 1 was missing proof of orientation and receiving operational policies

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection was not available.

746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public · Medium

The most recent 2936 inspection form and current employee list were not posted.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High

An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to a crib.

State licensing record

May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 11, 2023

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium

The operational policies are missing sections.

State licensing record

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 10, 2023

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care · Medium High

A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium

The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.

State licensing record

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 1, 2023

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium

The operation has not provided proof of liability insurance.

State licensing record

Jan 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 13, 2023

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care · Medium High

A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium

The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection has not been provided.

State licensing record

Jun 2022 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · June 7, 2022

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly · Medium High

Smoke detector and Carbon monoxide detector testing is not being logged monthly.

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care · Medium High

A copy of the annual fire inspection was not available at the time of inspection.

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

The playground checklist form was not available during the inspection.

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

6 children's files were reviewed. 3 children needed up to date immunization records.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

Fire drill logs show that the last fire drill took place in April 2022.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity · Medium

The operation is missing the promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed in the last year.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(512) 928-8588
Address
1054 Springdale Rd Ste L, Austin, 78721
License
1662781

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State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

Details

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.

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