Licensed center · Austin, TX
Holy Word Early Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
- Capacity 154
- Accepts child care assistance
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 154 children
- Meals
- Not on the state record
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 154 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
10601 Bluff Bend Dr, Austin, TX 78753 · Travis County · 29 licensed daycares in 78753
Capacity rank 1 of 29 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1676301
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
15 inspections on record, most recent May 15, 2026. 5 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3805(b)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 27, 2026
- 746.3505(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.
Corrected Feb 19, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3805(b)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.
Corrected Jul 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes
Corrected Jul 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.
Corrected Jul 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1105(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Corrected Jun 27, 2025
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
Corrected Aug 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.
Corrected Aug 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.
Corrected Aug 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation does not have documentation of completing monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguisher were inspected by the director.
Corrected Aug 15, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.
Corrected Aug 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 31, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, good judgment was not used when the required notifications after a child is injured was not made.
Corrected Aug 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2403(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.
Corrected Aug 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
The missing Admission information has been corrected.
Corrected Oct 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
17 standards cited across 15 inspections, most recently May 15, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High318%
- Medium High741%
- Medium635%
- Medium Low0
- Low16%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 11 of 15 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 17 findings, 15 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 19, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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