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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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10601 Bluff Bend Dr
Austin, TX 78753 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
WednesdayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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