Ashleys Playhouse
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78750 · Texas operation #1532859
Record summary
4 high-risk · 11 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Nov 2, 2026.
3 of 11 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 13343 N Hwy 183 Ste 200, Austin, TX 78750
- Phone
- (512) 872-2755
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Every day, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 14, 2014
- Director
- Ashley Grabner
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips, Night Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Nov 2, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"
Inspector's note: While conducting a walkthrough of the operatrion, the infant changin pad observed to be torn and had foam exposed.
Corrected Nov 3, 2026, verified by the state Nov 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Outdoor play equipment must be inspected daily.
State rule 746.4751(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily"
Inspector's note: While conducting an inspection, the operation was not able to produce a daily playground check list.
Corrected Nov 6, 2026, verified by the state Nov 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 14, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"
Inspector's note: A fan was observed to be accesible to children in the theater room.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 13, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Dec 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 8, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed as part of a working interview without a background check. This caregiver was counted as part of ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation and one child was moved to a different classroom.
Corrected Jul 8, 2025, verified by the state Jul 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 7, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: There was enough evidence found during an investigation that a caregiver pulled a child by their hair as a form of punishment.
Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: Information obtained through the investigation shows that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of situations that placed children at risk when a caregiver pulled a child by their hair as a form of punishment.
Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: Information obtained through the investigation shows that the operation failed to notify the parent of a child who was placed at risk when a caregiver pulled a child by their hair as a form of punishment.
Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 14, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Mar 6, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Screen time must be related to planned activities.
State rule 746.2207(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"
Inspector's note: Screen time was observed by a child over the age of two, however it was not used to meet an educational goal, there was a child under 24 months next to them, and it was used during nap time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the screen time.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 4, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 28, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: Out of 8 staff files reviewed, 2 staff did not have current first aid and cpr training.
Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified by the state Feb 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection was over due and last completed on 12/6/2023.
Corrected Feb 18, 2025, verified by the state Feb 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A severe-weather sheltering drill must be held four times a calendar year.
State rule 746.5205(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year"
Inspector's note: The operation only completed 3 of the 4 severe weather drills and 2 of the 4 lock down drills in the past year. This was corrected at inspection when a severe weather and a lock down drill was completed during the inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ashleys Playhouse on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1532859.
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