Mainspring at Live Oak
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78704 · Texas operation #21007
Record summary
1 high-risk · 2 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection May 19, 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
- 1100 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 442-2301
- Website
- www.mainspringschools.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 8, 1986
- Director
- Brendan Wells
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, 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 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 14, 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: There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified by the state Feb 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 23, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 8, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Nov 22, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 20, 2024: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: A staff member didn't have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking, as was expired. *Compliance was met, as the current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking was completed after, the certificate was sent via email with a renewed date of 12/02/2024.
Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 8 visits and 1 citation. 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: Mainspring at Live Oak on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #21007.
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