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The Nest at Anderson Mill

Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78750 · Texas operation #1755070

Record summary

5 high-risk · 11 total

5 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 14 inspections and 10 investigations); last inspection Aug 17, 2026.

0 of 11 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.

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Details

Address
11812 Millwright Pkwy, Austin, TX 78750
Phone
(512) 904-0095
Website
www.nestatandersonmill.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
216 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Mar 1, 2023
Director
Shavonda Lawson
Programs
School Age Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided, 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

Aug 17, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 746.303(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: While conducting an investigation inspection, CCR was informed the operation has not had a director for approximately one month.

Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 13, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jul 1, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 29, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 26, 2026: Investigation of a 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 group of children was observed without active supervision in the playground area, with no intervention to mitigate or prevent risks.

Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 22, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Mar 16, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Mar 10, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 6, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jan 8, 2026: Inspection

4 citations.

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection was not available.

Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.

State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"

Inspector's note: Out of 4 staff files reviewed, 4 staff were missing proof of the annual SIDS/Shaken Baby/Early Brain Development Training.

Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 28, 2026. 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 4 staff files reviewed, 4 staff were missing proof of the annual trainings for emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials.

Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified by the state Jan 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: One child's medication expired on 7/2025.

Corrected Jan 22, 2026, verified by the state Jan 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 2, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 7, 2025: Investigation of a report

3 citations.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. There was sufficient evidence to support that the caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver used a personal cell phone to take photos of the classroom, some with children in the photo, and send the photos to a person not related to the operation.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found deficient. The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when they became aware that a caregiver was using a cell phone inappropriately in the classroom.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 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: This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be in deficient. A caregiver used a personal cell phone in the classroom to take photos of the children.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Dec 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 15, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 1, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Apr 28, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 24, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Mar 24, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 21, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 7, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One classroom was out of ratio by one child when they had 6 children with a specified age of 12-17 months with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection by moving one child to another classroom.

Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified by the state Feb 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 3, 2025: 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: During an investigation it was found that a child was left unattended.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 19, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

Dec 9, 2024: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Nov 20, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 9 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Nest at Anderson Mill on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1755070.

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