Austin · Licensed center
Schola International
- Medium Montessori–inspired center, licensed for 135 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
Montessori–inspired, Waldorf–inspired and Reggio Emilia–inspired
“Schola International is a micro-school that incorporates the Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emilia philosophies, principles and methodologies to create an innovative and unique learning environment.”In their words, July 2026.scholainternational.com
One of 47 Austin-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
Ratio not published
Eleven staff are named on their site, with no start years given.
What it costs
$583 to $1,200 a month
Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.
Half-day (morning) $410 to $788 a month. Application fee $150. Sibling discount: 10% OFF.
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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.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- May 14, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since March 2022 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
Two children who have known allergies do not have current medication at the operation, it was taken home.
· May 14, 2026
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 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 14, 2026
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions · High
Two children who have known allergies do not have current medication at the operation, it was taken home.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High
Two children with diagnosed allergies did not have an allergy action plan at the operation.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit · Medium
The first aid kit did not include scissors or tweezers.
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · June 9, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High
The director does not have current CPR/First Aid Certification.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection. The last inspection was completed in January of 2024.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was completed in February of 2024.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · July 10, 2024
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge · Medium High
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation · Medium High
Training certificates were not available for review for all of the required annual training courses.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High
Cleaning supplies were within the reach of children
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement · Medium
A child's Health Statement was not available for review.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 22, 2024
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 20, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required · Medium
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director had not completed her 30 hours of annual training.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the last fire inspection was conducted 08/27/2022. This inspection must be completed annually.
Oct 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 20, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
Last sanitation inspection completed at the operartion was on 5/5/2021. During the inspection, the operation contacted the health department to schedule the inspection.
Mar 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 2, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
Operation has not had a fire drill since December 2021.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
Personnel files for all staff were not complete and did not have all the required information in their files.
Mar 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 1, 2022
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
A day here
- Outdoors
- Daily Outdoor Work Cycles are a core, scheduled part of the routine, framed around nature engagement and environmental conservation
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Schedule
- Fulltime, Fullday, Halftime (2-5 days/week options)
Details
- Website
- scholainternational.com
- Address
- 9002 Anderson Mill Rd
- License
- 1721241, active
- Ages they serve
- 18 months to 5 years
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 scholainternational.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff scholainternational.com
What it costs
- Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 scholainternational.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Outdoors — Checked July 2026 scholainternational.com
- Hours, Schedule — Checked July 2026 scholainternational.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 scholainternational.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 scholainternational.com