MLK-183 · Licensed center

St. James Child Development Center Child Inc.

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

Developmental

“Our whole-child approach ensures that every child— including those with disabilities, learning delays, or mental health needs—receives high-quality early learning and the support necessary to thrive.”In their words, July 2026.childinc.org

One of 41 Austin-area providers that describe a developmental approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Nineteen staff are named on their site, with no start years given.

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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.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
February 11, 2026
On file
7 visits since February 2022 — all of them cited findings · 3 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — There is a violation to this standard. · February 11, 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.

Feb 2026 Complaint

Complaint · February 11, 2026

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

There is a violation to this standard.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 30, 2026

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders · Medium High

The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · January 21, 2026

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 drank water from another child's unlabeled sippy cup

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups · Medium High

Infants bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with their names

State licensing record

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 28, 2024

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving · Medium

The background employee list was not updated. There was a total of 7 employees that stoped working in the operation for more than 7 days.

State licensing record

May 2024 Complaint

Complaint · May 24, 2024

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children · Medium High

During the course of the investigation, it was found that caregivers has been heard on multiple occasions using foul and aggressive language around children in care.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 10, 2024

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

Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.

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

4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2024

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection was not available.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium

The operation is doing emergency drills but is not documenting the amount of time the drills are taking to complete. The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2023. The operation does not have documentation showing monthly CO2, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher checks. Maintenance staff is testing fire alarms but there was no documentation during inspection.

State licensing record

Mar 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 25, 2022

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection was not available.

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

The annual fire inspection was not available.

State licensing record

Feb 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · February 25, 2022

746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation · Medium High

4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.

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

4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.

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

4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.

State licensing record

Feb 2022 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · February 7, 2022

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits · Medium High

One child was placed in front of the second exit door of the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The annual sanitation inspection was not available.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High

Cleaning supplies and diaper cream were in reach of children in the toddler room. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies and diaper cream into the closet out of reach.

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

The annual fire inspection was not available.

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

Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year · Medium High

Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year · Medium High

Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Free daily meals and snacks, made fresh daily with locally sourced whole foods; dietary accommodations available (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Updates for parents
ReadyRosie family-engagement videos delivered via text message and/or email (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Hours
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
full-day (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Policies

Special needs
Inclusive classrooms with a dedicated Disabilities and Mental Health program (IFSPs/IEPs, speech therapy, evidence-based strategies); 10% of enrollment reserved for children with disabilities (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

5124517361

Address
1941 Webberville Rd
License
1597317, active
Ages they serve
children 0-5 years of age
Established
1972

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