Paragon Prep Preschool
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78756 · Texas operation #1775204
Record summary
1 high-risk · 6 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Mar 2, 2026.
1 of 6 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
- 831 Houston St, Austin, TX 78756
- Phone
- (512) 452-5437
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 179 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 24, 2023
- Director
- Laura Lane
- Programs
- School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, 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
Mar 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 23, 2026: Investigation of a report
3 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: There are concerns with supervision.
Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. 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: There were concerns with leaving unattended energy drink. within the reach of children.
Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.
State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: There are concerns with incident communication.
Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 14, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 13, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 20, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: Out of the ten staff files reviewed, four caregivers did not have their current CPR/First Aid training or were missing documentation of the hands-on skills portion.
Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 4, 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: There was an uncovered electrical outlet in one of the classrooms, and sharp materials were found in a drawer that was accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the outlet was covered and the sharp objects were moved out of reach from children.
Corrected while the inspector was there. 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, one caregiver was missing documentation of training on responding to allergic reactions and food allergies, as required.
Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 4, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 5 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: Paragon Prep Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1775204.
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