Ella Austin Child Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 54 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

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

1807215

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

January 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jul 13, 2026. 5 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.

    Corrected Jan 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.

    Corrected Dec 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 15, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.

    Corrected Jul 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.611(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 2, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 7, 2025Inspection8 standards cited

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.

    Corrected Jan 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

    Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.

    Corrected Jan 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    A bench is separating and has exposed screws.

    Corrected Jan 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.405(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers

    Emergency numbers were not posted.

    Corrected Jan 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3505(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

    An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands.

    Corrected Jan 7, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

    A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.

    Corrected Jan 7, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.

    Corrected Jan 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.

    Corrected Jan 7, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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