Austin · Licensed center
Open Door Preschool at M Station
- Medium Reggio Emilia center, licensed for 98 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
Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, play-based, emergent curriculum and nature and outdoor
“In pursuit of educational equity, Open Door Preschools nurtures and inspires young children of diverse abilities, circumstances, and backgrounds in a child-led, play-based environment.”In their words, July 2026.opendoorpreschool.org
“Open Door's curriculum draws from several approaches, including the Creative Curriculum, Reggio-Emilia, Emergent Curriculum, Nature-Based Learning, and others”In their words, July 2026.opendoorpreschool.org
“In our child-led approach, lessons are based on topics that the teacher may determine, but the teacher then follows the children's interests.”In their words, July 2026.opendoorpreschool.org
One of 34 Austin-area providers that describe a Reggio Emilia 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.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- May 24, 2024
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2021 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
The van used for transportation did not have a safety system alarm.
· May 24, 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.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 24, 2024
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle · High
The van used for transportation did not have a safety system alarm.
Jul 2023 Complaint
Complaint · July 19, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
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
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately one minute when the class left the room for a fire drill. This was self reported. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The caregiver was counseled and retrained on supervision and transitions.
Aug 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 10, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
There is still tubing protruding out of the ground on the playground causing a tripping hazard. In one classroom a fan was on a low shelf accessible to children.
Jul 2022 Licensing visit 10 findings
Licensing visit · July 28, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities · Medium High
Two caregivers were observed on their personal devices during nap time.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, 3 were missing training on administering medication, one was missing training on food allergies, and one was missing hazardous material training.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High
Out of 10 staff files reviewed one was missing First Aid/CPR.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
There is tubing protruding out of the ground on the playground causing a tripping hazard. There is also trash around the playground accessible to children.
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated · Medium High
One child is missing completed medication authorization.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High
One child with a known food allergy is missing a food allergy action plan.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name · Medium
One classroom labels nap mats using numbers, a name to number list was not available.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
Two children did not have all of the immunizations required for their age group.
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training · Medium
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 6 were missing documentation of completing orientation.
Oct 2021 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · October 1, 2021
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training · Medium High
Eight caregivers did not get all of their annual training hours in all the subjects required.
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training · Medium High
The director did not get all of her annual training hours in all the subjects required.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium
Three children were missing health statements in their files.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low
Two staff members were missing the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment.
Details
- Website
- opendoorpreschool.org
- Address
- 2918 E Martin Luther King Jr B
- License
- 1382606, active
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How they teach
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How they teach
- Approach opendoorpreschool.org
How they teach
- Approach opendoorpreschool.org
State record
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Details
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- Website opendoorpreschool.org