Austin · Licensed center

University of Texas Child Development Center

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.

How they teach

Play-based and developmental

“Play-Based, Inquiry-Driven Learning”In their words, July 2026.childcenter.utexas.edu

“Our Pre-K curriculum is grounded in developmentally appropriate practice and designed to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.”In their words, July 2026.childcenter.utexas.edu

One of 104 Austin-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

What it costs

$825 to $1,685 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Application fee $60. Deposit $150, not refundable.

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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
June 9, 2026
On file
4 visits since September 2021 — all of them cited findings · 10 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — There was a child that had walked out of the classroom to the playground. The child was unattended on the playground for about 3 minutes. · June 9, 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.

Jun 2026 Complaint

Complaint · June 9, 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 was a child that had walked out of the classroom to the playground. The child was unattended on the playground for about 3 minutes.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Complaint

Complaint · October 8, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

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 was a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 6 minutes in a classroom.

State licensing record

Sep 2024 Complaint

Complaint · September 18, 2024

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 to the minimum standards, as a child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 23, 2024

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers · High

A Caregiver admitted to smoking a vape cigarette in the breakroom of the facility while children were present.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Complaint

Complaint · July 23, 2024

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers · High

A Caregiver admitted to smoking a vape cigarette in the breakroom of the facility while children were present.

State licensing record

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 8, 2024

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

A caregiver was present with an inactive background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.

State licensing record

Apr 2024 Complaint 3 findings

Complaint · April 6, 2024

746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway · Medium High

It was found that the infant room is being used as a passageway for an older child in care.

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

It was found that a caregiver's child was not properly supervised when they were allowed to sit in the classroom storage closet for at least an hour in the afternoons.

746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records · Medium

It was found that there are employee's children being cared for at the operation without required admission information.

State licensing record

Aug 2023 Complaint

Complaint · August 17, 2023

746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions · High

On two different days, the operation staff did not administer medication to a child in the manner that was directed.

State licensing record

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 10, 2023

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection · Medium High

Gas leak inspection had not been completed for 2023.

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

1 of 10 childrens records was missing the emergency contact address.

State licensing record

Sep 2022 Complaint

Complaint · September 7, 2022

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited · High

During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver neglected a child in care.

State licensing record

Jul 2022 Complaint

Complaint · July 29, 2022

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child · Medium High

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a child was served a food item containing an identified allergen.

State licensing record

May 2022 Complaint

Complaint · May 16, 2022

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child · Medium High

Based on the investigation it was determined that a Caregiver did serve a child a food from their food allergy plan.

State licensing record

Apr 2022 Complaint

Complaint · April 14, 2022

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High

Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, it was found that a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.

State licensing record

Sep 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 28, 2021

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

Two caregivers were missing a required annual training course.

State licensing record

A day here

Calendar
Year round
Schedule
full-day

Details

5124759500

Address
2205 Comal St
License
851287, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks through 5 years
Established
1991

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