Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Program
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78731 · Texas operation #226518
Record summary
2 high-risk · 4 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 4 investigations); last inspection May 11, 2026.
0 of 4 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
- 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731
- Phone
- (512) 735-8100
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 290 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 3, 2000
- Director
- Dana Baruch
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Field Trips
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
May 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 4, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Apr 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 7, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Feb 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 6, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 31, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 11, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: Out of the ten children's files reviewed, one child was missing an updated immunization record, which did not include documentation of the varicella and MMR vaccines.
Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Out of the ten staff files reviewed, all were missing documentation of annual training on the topic of hazardous materials.
Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 10, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"
Inspector's note: Evidence was found that a caregiver had engaged in grabbing and hitting children on more than one occasion.
Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"
Inspector's note: Evidence was found indicating that a caregiver was yelling at children.
Corrected Mar 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 11 visits 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: Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Program on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #226518.
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