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Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated

Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78751 · Texas operation #409687- 1086

Record summary

3 high-risk · 7 total

3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 11 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection Nov 2, 2026.

0 of 7 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.

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Details

Address
825 E 53rd 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751
Phone
(512) 451-7361
Website
www.childinc.org
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
105 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Feb 23, 1992
Director
Ramona Blanchard
Programs
School Age Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, 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

Nov 2, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 9, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 18, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 16, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 13, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation"

Inspector's note: There is a violation of this standard, as non-positive methods of redirection and discipline were observed to handle challenging behaviors.

Corrected May 12, 2026, verified by the state May 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 11, 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 11/13/2024.

Corrected Dec 26, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary

State rule 746.3321(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary"

Inspector's note: Children toothbrushes were touching each other during storage. Also, were accessible to children.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 17, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 25, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 24, 2025: 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: There is a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for 3 minutes.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 19, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: Child Care Regulation was not notified of a change to the director position within the required 5 days.

Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 21, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 20, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

2 citations.

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 exited the property and entered the street unsupervised.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: A door that did not latch into place when closed remained unrepaired and contributed to a supervision incident.

Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified by the state Aug 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 31, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 29, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jan 17, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 visits and 6 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #409687- 1086.

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