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Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC)

14009 Ronald W Reagan Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) is a licensed child care center in Cedar Park, TX, licensed for up to 265 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (7 of 26). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #44 of 46 centers in Cedar Park and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#44 of 46 centers in Cedar Park
10High risk
11Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication7
Caregiver conduct4
Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety2
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Background checks1
Staff ratios1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 30, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation did not obtain a parent signature on the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occured.
Correction verified May 18, 2026
Medium HighOct 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant was sleeping in an infant rocker chair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the chair.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
HighOct 24, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the restrictive device.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025
HighFeb 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver fed an infant another infant's bottle of breastmilk.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
HighJan 13, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clip attached to the infant's sleep sack. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the pacifier clip from the crib.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting §746.2501(4)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that one caregivers fails to comfort children when they are crying.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
HighJan 9, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when yelling at two children. Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that two caregivers humiliated children by telling them to stop acting like a baby when they have a toileting accident.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
MediumNov 25, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2024
HighNov 18, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver was seen grabbing a child from the table.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Three caregivers were lacking pre-service training.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
Three children were lacking signed and dated medication authorizations.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
MediumDec 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Eight caregivers were lacking hazardous material training.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)A
Five staff were lacking orientation training.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
A medication was stored in the medication cabinet not in its original container.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The operation does not have an emergency plan for a child that requires an Epi-Pen auto injector.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have an environmental sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2023
HighOct 26, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver was present caring for children without an eligible background check. Caregiver was asked to leave operation until eligible results were produced.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023
HighOct 25, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During an investigation it was determined that a caregiver yelled at a child.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
HighOct 25, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to notify Childcare Regulation within the required 48-hours of a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
There were several caregivers employed who did not have education qualifications on file.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
HighMar 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
There was one child enrolled who did not have any immunizations or exemptions on file.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
HighApr 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver without a current background check on file was observed to be in a room with children. The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was removed from any classroom with children pending the eligibility results.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
MediumApr 15, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
There was no incident report filled out for a child injury requiring medical evaluation. The report was created during the inspection for parents to sign.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 15, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
It was observed through video footage that caregivers were not providing adequate supervision due to completing janitorial tasks in one classroom.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
Medium HighApr 15, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
It was found that the operation did not report a child injury where medical evaluation was later received.
Correction verified May 3, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity265 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 5, 2018
DirectorMyesha Butts
Phone5122290373
State operation #1669115

Common questions

Does Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC)’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Cedar Park, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 24, 2025: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) compare with other daycares in Cedar Park?

It is #44 of 46 centers in Cedar Park by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Carpe Diem Cedar Park (ES Austin Opco LLC) last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1669115 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.