Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78704 · Texas operation #1602478
Record summary
3 high-risk · 5 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Oct 1, 2026.
0 of 5 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
- 1801 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 580-8844
- Website
- kacpaustin.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 8, 2016
- Director
- Patricia Leslie
- Programs
- After School Care, Drop-In Care, 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
Oct 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 31, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 20, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Some equipment, such as baby walkers, is prohibited for infants.
State rule 746.2415(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment"
Inspector's note: An infant was sleeping in a Boppy nursing pillow that was inside a crib; The operation did not have an Infant Sleep Exception/Health Care Professional Recommendation Form (3019) with a signed statement from a health-care professional that the alternate position is medically necessary.
Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Bottles must never be propped for an infant.
State rule 746.2419(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles"
Inspector's note: An infant was laying on a Boppy nursing pillow, feeding himself without caregiver assistance or direct supervision.
Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 11, 2026: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: It was found during the course of the investigation that the director was made aware of unexplained bruising on a child and failed to report the concerns.
Corrected Oct 1, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed using a cellphone while attending to children.
Corrected Oct 1, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed picking up a pacifier that had fallen on the floor and placed it into the mouth of a child without washing or disinfection.
Corrected Oct 1, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 23, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 8 visits and 3 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: Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1602478.
Other daycares in South Austin, Zilker & Bouldin
- Athena Montessori Academy No citations in 24 months
- Austin Butterfly Academy No citations in 24 months
- Carreon Bilingual Learning Center No citations in 24 months
- Creative Action After School at Travis Heights No citations in 24 months
- Creative Action at Galindo Elementary No citations in 24 months
- Earth Kids No citations in 24 months
- Escuela Montessori de Montopolis No citations in 24 months
- Growing Imaginations Learning Center LLC No citations in 24 months
All daycares in South Austin, Zilker & Bouldin