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Renaissance Academy

14401 Owen Tech Blvd, Austin, TX 78728 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Renaissance Academy is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 40). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #427 of 427 centers in Austin and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#427 of 427 centers in Austin
4High risk
21Medium High risk
11Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
2Low risk
40 citations from 6 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Training & qualifications8
Health & medication6
Records & paperwork6
Other standards3
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 25, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us §746.3401(c)(2)
The saniation inspection was expired.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
Medium HighMar 25, 2026InspectionOther standards
Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe §746.3701(8)
The storage box outside had a lid that could be propped open but no ventalation holes
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
Medium HighMar 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary §746.3803(b)
An allergy action plan had expired. It was signed over one year ago.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2026
MediumMar 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Three employees did not have all of the required training whe training for last year was reviewed.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
Medium HighMay 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A food allergy form was not signed by Parent and Health Care Provider.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
CPR and First Aid certificated were not available for each employee
Correction verified Apr 30, 2025
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director does not have annual training in adminstering medication and hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
A caregiver does not have training in administering medication.
Correction verified May 23, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
An incomplete allergy plan was observed.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
LowFeb 1, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2024
HighJan 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A person was present during operating hours and had access to children without a background check.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation was not able to complete a fire drill and exit safely from the building in 3 minutes or less.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
One classroom had electrical outlets accessible to children younger than five years as they did not have childproof covers or safety outlets on them. This was corrected when the caregiver covered both outlets.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child did not have a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have any immunizations in their file.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver did not have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it expired December 2023. One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at all in the personnel file.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
LowJan 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan §746.5202(5)
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include how they will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation did not have the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center they will use as needed. The emergency preparedness plan was also missing how children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
Medium LowJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers §746.401(8)
The operation did not have the required telephone numbers posted.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation had a CPSC form that was last certified 5/5/2022. The director updated this at inspection and posted the updated form.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking as it was expired December 2023. One caregiver did not have any documentation of current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking at all in the personnel file.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One child's admission paperwork did not include a name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
The operation did not have documentation showing a system monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal tests the carbon monoxide detection system or the smoke detection system at least annually.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium LowJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Three children's files did not have a date of admission.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Four staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically a high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures §746.5202(2)
The operation did not have how they will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and licensing in their emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
MediumMar 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of six children's records did not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
One caregiver did not have in person CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2023
MediumMar 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Caregivers did not have food allergy training.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighMay 5, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan on file. The child does not have the required medication needed in the event of a food allergy related emergency.
Correction verified May 10, 2022
MediumMay 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list online and signed the CPSC form.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 5, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
Six children records were reviewed. Three were missing release information. Two were missing the emergency contact address. One was missing hearing and vision results.
Correction verified May 12, 2022
HighMay 5, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified May 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity60 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:45 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 15, 2008
DirectorDelphine Phelps
Phone5122522277
State operation #876666

Common questions

Does Renaissance Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Renaissance Academy’s hours?

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

Does Renaissance Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Renaissance Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Renaissance Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $51.60 a day for toddlers, $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds and $47.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Renaissance Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 5, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Renaissance Academy compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is #427 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Renaissance Academy last inspected?

Mar 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 876666 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.