Austin Peace Academy

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: At inspection, the director did not have a current CPR/First aid training certificate.

Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: At inspection, the playground had two play structures, that did not have loose fill surfacing.

Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: At inspection, the operation did not have a playground checklist to provide for CCR.

Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records -Training Hours"

Inspector's note: The director and four caregivers were missing documentation of annual training records.

Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The operation hasn't had a fire inspection since 9/28/2023. They are awaiting a response for an appointment to obtain the inspection, as the invoice was paid on 5/14/2025.

Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state May 22, 2025.

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: A staff member was present in the classroom and did not have a background check. *Staff member was sent home until the background check is submitted. The governing body permit holder doesn't have a background check.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment taller than 5 feet needs at least nine inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft."

Inspector's note: The loose fill needs to be replenished and constantly meeting the required depth. The turf material on the play space was ripped and could possibly cause a tripping hazard. The lining under the surfacing material was exposed to possibly cause a tripping hazard.

Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The operation hasn't had a fire inspection since 9/28/2023.

Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.

State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"

Inspector's note: The last inspection was posted on 3/1/2022. The daily schedule wasn't posted in either classrooms. The licensing parent notification poster was missing. The required telephone numbers was missing. The current employee list wasn't posted.

Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).