Challenger School
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78729 · Texas operation #1581698
Record summary
1 high-risk · 2 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jul 28, 2026.
0 of 2 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
- 13015 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78729
- Phone
- (512) 258-1299
- Website
- www.challengerschool.com
- Ages served
- Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 270 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Feb 9, 2016
- Director
- Micaela Welker
- Programs
- Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, 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
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 30, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised during an emergency drill.
Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified by the state Jul 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 11, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: 2 children were not up to date on their vaccinations.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 7, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 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: Challenger School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1581698.
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