Austin · Licensed center
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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Who runs it — Checked November 2026 projects.propublica.org
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.