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Open Door Preschool at M Station

2918 E Martin Luther King Jr B, Austin, TX 78702 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Open Door Preschool at M Station is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #318 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #318 of 427 centers in Austin
3High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Child protection1
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 24, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The van used for transportation did not have a safety system alarm.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
HighJul 19, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately one minute when the class left the room for a fire drill. This was self reported. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The caregiver was counseled and retrained on supervision and transitions.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023
Medium HighAug 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There is still tubing protruding out of the ground on the playground causing a tripping hazard. In one classroom a fan was on a low shelf accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 6 were missing documentation of completing orientation.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Correction verified Aug 31, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
One child is missing completed medication authorization.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
One classroom labels nap mats using numbers, a name to number list was not available.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There is tubing protruding out of the ground on the playground causing a tripping hazard. There is also trash around the playground accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2022
MediumJul 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, 3 were missing training on administering medication, one was missing training on food allergies, and one was missing hazardous material training.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with a known food allergy is missing a food allergy action plan.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Out of 10 staff files reviewed one was missing First Aid/CPR.
Correction verified Sep 1, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Two caregivers were observed on their personal devices during nap time.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2022
HighJul 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two children did not have all of the immunizations required for their age group.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity98 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 27, 2012
DirectorAnaelys Prieto
Phone5126107383
State operation #1382606

Common questions

Does Open Door Preschool at M Station take infants?

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

What are Open Door Preschool at M Station’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Open Door Preschool at M Station accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Open Door Preschool at M Station cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Open Door Preschool at M Station 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 Open Door Preschool at M Station had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 24, 2024: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Open Door Preschool at M Station compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #318 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Open Door Preschool at M Station last inspected?

Mar 5, 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 1382606 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.