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Renaissance Academy

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  • Small center, licensed for 60 children.

What the state has found

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Licensing inspections

  • Mar 25, 20264 citations
    • 746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to usMedium High
      • “The saniation inspection was expired.”

        746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us

    • 746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers SafeMedium High
      • “The storage box outside had a lid that could be propped open but no ventalation holes”

        746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe

    • 746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First AnniversaryMedium High
      • “An allergy action plan had expired. It was signed over one year ago.”

        746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary

    • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium
      • “Three employees did not have all of the required training whe training for last year was reviewed.”

        746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

  • May 16, 20251 citation
    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium High
      • “A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.”

        746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

  • Apr 16, 20253 citations
    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium High
      • “A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months”

        746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium High
      • “A food allergy form was not signed by Parent and Health Care Provider.”

        746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “CPR and First Aid certificated were not available for each employee”

        746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

  • May 22, 20243 citations
    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium High
      • “An incomplete allergy plan was observed.”

        746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium
      • “A caregiver does not have training in administering medication.”

        746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    • 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsMedium
      • “The director does not have annual training in adminstering medication and hazardous materials.”

        746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

  • Feb 1, 20241 citation
    • 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningLow
      • “Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.”

        746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

  • Jan 5, 202421 citations in 2 reports
    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
      • “The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.”

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

    • 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication ProceduresMedium High
      • “The operation did not have how they will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and licensing in their emergency preparedness plan.”

        746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

    • 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification PlanMedium High
      • “The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include how they will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.”

        746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

    • 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium High
      • “One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking as it was expired December 2023. One caregiver did not have any documentation of current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking at all in the personnel file.”

        746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    • 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
      • “The operation was not able to complete a fire drill and exit safely from the building in 3 minutes or less.”

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

    • 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “One caregiver did not have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it expired December 2023. One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at all in the personnel file.”

        746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    • 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedMedium High
      • “The operation did not have documentation showing a system monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal tests the carbon monoxide detection system or the smoke detection system at least annually.”

        746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested

    • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium High
      • “One child's admission paperwork did not include a name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.”

        746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    • 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyMedium High
      • “The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.”

        746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
      • “One classroom had electrical outlets accessible to children younger than five years as they did not have childproof covers or safety outlets on them. This was corrected when the caregiver covered both outlets.”

        746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering, lock-down proceduresMedium High
      • “The operation did not have the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center they will use as needed. The emergency preparedness plan was also missing how children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.”

        746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering, lock-down procedures

    • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium
      • “The operation had a CPSC form that was last certified 5/5/2022. The director updated this at inspection and posted the updated form.”

        746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

    • 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementMedium
      • “One child did not have a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional.”

        746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

    • 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium
      • “Four staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically a high school diploma or equivalent.”

        746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
      • “One child did not have any immunizations in their file.”

        746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

    • 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium
      • “The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted.”

        746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    • 746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone NumbersMedium Low
      • “The operation did not have the required telephone numbers posted.”

        746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers

    • 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionMedium Low
      • “Three children's files did not have a date of admission.”

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

    • 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningLow
      • “Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.”

        746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

    A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
      • “A person was present during operating hours and had access to children without a background check.”

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

  • Mar 7, 20233 citations
    • 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRMedium High
      • “One caregiver did not have in person CPR training.”

        746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

    • 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium
      • “Caregivers did not have food allergy training.”

        746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
      • “One out of six children's records did not have updated immunization records.”

        746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

  • May 5, 20224 citations
    • 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release InformationHigh
      • “Six children records were reviewed. Three were missing release information. Two were missing the emergency contact address. One was missing hearing and vision results.”

        746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh
      • “The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”

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

    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium High
      • “One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan on file. The child does not have the required medication needed in the event of a food allergy related emergency.”

        746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    • 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium
      • “The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list online and signed the CPSC form.”

        746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

  • Jul 22, 20212 citations
    • 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingMedium High
      • “One caregiver's record's out of three reviewed did not have their full pre-service requirements met.”

        746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

    • 746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsMedium
      • “The operation did not have the current years documentation of emergency practice drills. A form was provided and Drill documentation was discussed with the director.”

        746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
March 25, 2026
On file
9 visits since July 2021 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — A person was present during operating hours and had access to children without a background check. · January 5, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 25, 2026

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

Three employees did not have all of the required training whe training for last year was reviewed.

746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us · Medium High

The saniation inspection was expired.

746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe · Medium High

The storage box outside had a lid that could be propped open but no ventalation holes

746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary · Medium High

An allergy action plan had expired. It was signed over one year ago.

State licensing record

May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 16, 2025

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High

A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 16, 2025

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High

A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

A food allergy form was not signed by Parent and Health Care Provider.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

CPR and First Aid certificated were not available for each employee

State licensing record

May 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · May 22, 2024

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

An incomplete allergy plan was observed.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

A caregiver does not have training in administering medication.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics · Medium

The director does not have annual training in adminstering medication and hazardous materials.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 1, 2024

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening · Low

Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 20 findings

Licensing visit · January 5, 2024

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium

The operation had a CPSC form that was last certified 5/5/2022. The director updated this at inspection and posted the updated form.

746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures · Medium High

The operation did not have how they will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and licensing in their emergency preparedness plan.

746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers · Medium Low

The operation did not have the required telephone numbers posted.

746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan · Medium High

The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include how they will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium

One child did not have a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking as it was expired December 2023. One caregiver did not have any documentation of current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking at all in the personnel file.

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening · Low

Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements · Medium

Four staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically a high school diploma or equivalent.

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

The operation was not able to complete a fire drill and exit safely from the building in 3 minutes or less.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

One caregiver did not have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it expired December 2023. One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at all in the personnel file.

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested · Medium High

The operation did not have documentation showing a system monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal tests the carbon monoxide detection system or the smoke detection system at least annually.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact · Medium High

One child's admission paperwork did not include a name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High

The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High

One classroom had electrical outlets accessible to children younger than five years as they did not have childproof covers or safety outlets on them. This was corrected when the caregiver covered both outlets.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

One child did not have any immunizations in their file.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation · Medium

The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted.

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

Three children's files did not have a date of admission.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures · Medium High

The operation did not have the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center they will use as needed. The emergency preparedness plan was also missing how children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.

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

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 5, 2024

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

A person was present during operating hours and had access to children without a background check.

State licensing record

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 7, 2023

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR · Medium High

One caregiver did not have in person CPR training.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

Caregivers did not have food allergy training.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

One out of six children's records did not have updated immunization records.

State licensing record

May 2022 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · May 5, 2022

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan on file. The child does not have the required medication needed in the event of a food allergy related emergency.

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information · High

Six children records were reviewed. Three were missing release information. Two were missing the emergency contact address. One was missing hearing and vision results.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification · Medium

The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list online and signed the CPSC form.

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

The operation does not have a current fire inspection.

State licensing record

Jul 2021 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 22, 2021

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026

The operation did not have the current years documentation of emergency practice drills. A form was provided and Drill documentation was discussed with the director.

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026

One caregiver's record's out of three reviewed did not have their full pre-service requirements met.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(512) 252-2277
Address
14401 Owen Tech Blvd, Austin, 78728
License
876666
Established
2007

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All checked July 2026.

State record

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

Details

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.

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