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Nurturing Child Care Centers

1054 Springdale Rd Ste L, Austin, TX 78721 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Nurturing Child Care Centers is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 63 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 39 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (15 of 39). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #415 of 427 centers in Austin 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
Tied for #415 of 427 centers in Austin
8High risk
15Medium High risk
13Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
39 citations from 18 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJan 23, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundMar 1, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJun 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety15
Records & paperwork8
Training & qualifications5
Sleep safety4
Staff ratios4
Other standards2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

LowFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Certificate Not Renewed §746.1057
The director credential expired on 1/30/2026, the director certificate was not renewed or updated.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026
Medium LowJan 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
Medium HighMay 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection was expired on 4/25/2025.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
Medium LowMar 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
While reviewing 5 children records, one child record was missing the admission date. *This was corrected at inspection when the child admission date was added to the child record.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills were conducted month by month, but the duration of the fire drill needed to be documented.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
HighJun 17, 2024InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
One infant was observed swaddled in their crib during inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
HighJun 13, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that the childcare facility did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe regarding a situation that may have placed a child at risk. This was corrected at inspection the director informed me they will report situations when it is alleged children were placed at risk by prohibited punishment.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Out of 6 children records reviewed at a follow up inspection: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - two were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing consent for emergency care - one was missing elementary name and phone number - one was missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - one was missing some of the required immunizations - one was missing food allergy and special needs statements
Correction verified May 15, 2024
HighMay 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not available at the follow up inspection.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
MediumMay 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Of five personnel files reviewed at a follow up inspection: - 1 was missing building safety and hazardous material annual training - 1 was missing 9 of the required 24 hours of annual training
Correction verified May 14, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The documentation of emergency drills was not available at inspection.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024
HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
The playground equipment was observed to have broken plastic by the stairs. The director stated children will be kept away from this part of the equipment.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 5 staff were missing current first aid and cpr training.
Correction verified May 8, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Out of 6 children records reviewed: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the child's address - two were missing the parent's address - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - five were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing elementary name and phone number - two were missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - two were missing some of the required immunizations - two were missing food allergy and special needs statements
Correction verified May 7, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The playground equipment did not have sufficient loose fill.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the expired items.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 11, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a swing with a blanket during inspection. The blanket was removed and the infant was moved to a crib that contained a bobby pillow. This was corrected at insepction when the bobby pillow was removed from the crib.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
Two infants had bottles with them in their cribs during inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were removed.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 11, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to a crib.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Of five personnel files reviewed: - 5 were missing annual training certificates to show proof of annual hours - 3 were missing date of hire - 3 were missing notarized affidavits - 2 were missing diplomas - 1 was missing proof of orientation and receiving operational policies
Correction verified May 7, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Out of five caregiver files reviewed, four were missing the required infant trainings.
Correction verified May 3, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
The most recent 2936 inspection form and current employee list were not posted.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The person transporting children does not have proof of the required annual transportation training.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2024
MediumMay 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies are missing sections.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
MediumMar 10, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
MediumMar 1, 2023InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The operation has not provided proof of liability insurance.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection has not been provided.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
HighJun 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
6 children's files were reviewed. 3 children needed up to date immunization records.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
MediumJun 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The playground checklist form was not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed in the last year.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
A copy of the annual fire inspection was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drill logs show that the last fire drill took place in April 2022.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
MediumJun 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation is missing the promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighJun 7, 2022InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Smoke detector and Carbon monoxide detector testing is not being logged monthly.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity63 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 24, 2017
DirectorDelica Carter
Phone5129288588
State operation #1662781

Common questions

Does Nurturing Child Care Centers take infants?

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

What are Nurturing Child Care Centers’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 Nurturing Child Care Centers accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Nurturing Child Care Centers cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Nurturing Child Care Centers for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Nurturing Child Care Centers had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 17, 2024: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Nurturing Child Care Centers compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #415 of 427 centers in Austin 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 Nurturing Child Care Centers last inspected?

Mar 11, 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 1662781 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.