Austin Play Garden-Central
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78751 · Texas operation #1693238
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Sep 3, 2026.
1 of 3 citations was 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
- 4915 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
- Phone
- (512) 420-9448
- Website
- www.austinplaygarden.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 13, 2020
- Director
- Claire Smith
- Programs
- Snacks Provided, Part Time 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
Sep 3, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"
Inspector's note: At inspection, the operation had one EpiPen that was not in it's original prescription container.
Corrected Sep 24, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 1, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.
Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Infant care areas must have the furnishings and equipment the state requires.
State rule 746.2405(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant"
Inspector's note: A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.
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): 4 visits and 1 citation. 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: Austin Play Garden-Central on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1693238.
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