Pflugerville · Licensed center
Tree House Kids Dessau Center
A center in Pflugerville, licensed for 125 children.
Medium center. 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.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, hours and late pickup, teaching approach, ratios and staff, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
The state lists 7 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — Texas HHSC
Texas HHSC does not currently list this provider in its licensing database as of September 2026, though the record below is one it published. That may mean the license moved, was reissued under a new number, or the program closed — it is not a statement about the record. Check with the provider or the state directly.
- Last visit
- November 14, 2025
- On file
- 7 visits since October 2021
- Most serious
- High —
An infant was observed asleep with a blanket and pillow inside the crib. This was corrected when the items were removed per CCR request.
· October 28, 2025
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.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 14, 2025
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
A prohibited baby walker with wheels/rollers was observed in the infant outdoor play area. * This was corrected at inspection when the walker was removed from the property.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
On the large playground, it was observed that there were multiple bolts protruding more than 1cm up from the plastic barrier structure surrounding the loose fill surfacing. The bolts were not properly connected according to manufacturer instructions and poses a tripping or entanglement hazard. There was chipping paint observed on the wall in the two-year-old classroom.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · October 28, 2025
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
A baby walker was observed in the infant room.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Current fire inspection report was unavailable to review.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High · No longer displayed by the state
An infant was observed asleep with a blanket and pillow inside the crib. This was corrected when the items were removed per CCR request.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Infant teacher's shaken baby and SIDs was not available to review.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Current First aid and CPR certifications were unavailable to review for 4 or the eight staff working at the operation.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 25, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
The outdoor slides do not have a loose fill depth of 6 inches.
Apr 2025 Licensing visit 15 findings
Licensing visit · April 9, 2025
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium · No longer displayed by the state
The operation had no playground maintenance checklists available for review.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High · No longer displayed by the state
One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A caregiver moved the infant out of the restrictive device during inspection.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Three trash cans with garbage observed in them were present in the classrooms with children and did not have a lid or cover them.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium · No longer displayed by the state
The operation had no documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills being done in the last year.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High · No longer displayed by the state
Four children did not have current immunization records.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission · Medium · No longer displayed by the state
Six children did not have a health statement present at the operation.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
One outdoor slide had no loose-fill at the exit of it and the ground/dirt was visible.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
The operation has not had a Sanitation inspection completed within the last 12 months.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Two caregivers did not have current training in pediatric CPR.
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine · Medium · No longer displayed by the state
Four children's immunization records did not include the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Two electrical outlets were observed without covers on them in the outdoor play areas.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium · No longer displayed by the state
Two staff did not have personnel and training records available for review.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Two caregivers did not have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium · No longer displayed by the state
One child did not have complete admission paperwork.
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 25, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Observed a water hose sitting loosely on the playground.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Observed one teacher with six infants, ages 3 to 12 months. This was corrected when the second teacher arrived back to the classroom.
Sep 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 27, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Current saniation inspection was not available for review. The operation noted they paid and contacted the health department on 9/23/2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Two caregivers had 4 out of the 24 annual clock hours required.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High · No longer displayed by the state
One caregiver present at the operation and supervising children in care did not have a current background check on file.
Oct 2021 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · October 5, 2021
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Training hours for the two infant teachers were not available for review.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High · No longer displayed by the state
Renewal CPR and first aid certifications were not available for review for eight staff members.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone · High · No longer displayed by the state
One caregiver supervising children in care had an inactive background check on file. This was corrected when the director resubmitted the caregiver's background check.
Details
- Phone
- 5122512911
- Website
- treehousekids.org
- Address
- 16051 Dessau Rd Ste H
- License
- 1690639
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Details
- Phone, Address
- Website — treehousekids.org