Austin · Licensed center
The Nest at Anderson Mill
- Large center, licensed for 216 children.
What these mean, and where they come from
Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.
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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
- August 17, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2022 — all of them cited findings · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
There is a violation of this standard, as a group of children was observed without active supervision in the playground area, with no intervention to mitigate or prevent risks.
· May 26, 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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 17, 2026
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director · Medium High
While conducting an investigation inspection, CCR was informed the operation has not had a director for approximately one month.
May 2026 Complaint
Complaint · May 26, 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
There is a violation of this standard, as a group of children was observed without active supervision in the playground area, with no intervention to mitigate or prevent risks.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · January 8, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The annual fire inspection was not available.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Out of 4 staff files reviewed, 4 staff were missing proof of the annual trainings for emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required · Medium High
Out of 4 staff files reviewed, 4 staff were missing proof of the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Training.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium
One child's medication expired on 7/2025.
Nov 2025 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · November 7, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found deficient. The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when they became aware that a caregiver was using a cell phone inappropriately in the classroom.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support that the caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver used a personal cell phone to take photos of the classroom, some with children in the photo, and send the photos to a person not related to the operation.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be in deficient. A caregiver used a personal cell phone in the classroom to take photos of the children.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 7, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High
One classroom was out of ratio by one child when they had 6 children with a specified age of 12-17 months with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection by moving one child to another classroom.
Feb 2025 Complaint
Complaint · February 3, 2025
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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
During an investigation it was found that a child was left unattended.
Oct 2024 Complaint
Complaint · October 16, 2024
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries · Medium
A parent was not notified of an injury when it happened or upon pick-up of their child.
Jun 2024 Complaint
Complaint · June 14, 2024
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities · Medium High
The child-to-caregiver ratio was exceeded during water play activities on a splash pad containing water two feet deep or less.
Oct 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 19, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
Sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Details
- Website
- nestatandersonmill.com
- Address
- 11812 Millwright Pkwy
- License
- 1755070, active
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- Website nestatandersonmill.com