La Tribu Rural
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78748 · Texas operation #1804259
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection May 19, 2026.
1 of 5 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
- 9000 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
- Phone
- (512) 428-6688
- Website
- www.latribu.com
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 22, 2024
- Director
- Jahveniz Rojas
- 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
May 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 20, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
State rule 746.3901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions"
Inspector's note: The operation's goats were observed roaming the playground unsupervised and there was fecal matter present on the loose fill. This was corrected at inspection when an area where the goats can freely roam unsupervised was identified and the afternoon routine was updated.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Slides must have a clear use zone in front of the access and on the sides.
State rule 746.4805(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides"
Inspector's note: The use zones for two slides measured less than 6 feet from the bottom of the slide to the wooden perimeter of the play area.
Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk The operation must notify the state about certain changes, such as to its space, services or hours.
State rule 746.301(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Closure"
Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation before closing from August 1-18, 2025.
Corrected Aug 20, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 30, 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: Video footage obtained during a DFPS case showed a caregiver grabbing and pulling a child, as well as pulling the child's hair.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. 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: Video footage obtained during a DFPS investigation showed a caregiver on the phone while supervising children during naptime.
Corrected Aug 7, 2025, verified by the state Aug 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 27, 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: La Tribu Rural on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1804259.
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