Renaissance Academy
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
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The saniation inspection was expired.
The storage box outside had a lid that could be propped open but no ventalation holes
An allergy action plan had expired. It was signed over one year ago.
Three employees did not have all of the required training whe training for last year was reviewed.
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.
A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months
A food allergy form was not signed by Parent and Health Care Provider.
CPR and First Aid certificated were not available for each employee
The director does not have annual training in adminstering medication and hazardous materials.
A caregiver does not have training in administering medication.
An incomplete allergy plan was observed.
Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.
A person was present during operating hours and had access to children without a background check.
The operation was not able to complete a fire drill and exit safely from the building in 3 minutes or less.
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.
One child did not have a statement of the child s health from a health-care professional.
The operation did not have the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation posted.
One child did not have any immunizations in their file.
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.
Three children did not have hearing or vision screenings in their files.
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.
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.
The operation did not have the required telephone numbers posted.
The operation had a CPSC form that was last certified 5/5/2022. The director updated this at inspection and posted the updated form.
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
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.
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.
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.
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.
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
Three children's files did not have a date of admission.
Four staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically a high school diploma or equivalent.
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.
One out of six children's records did not have updated immunization records.
One caregiver did not have in person CPR training.
Caregivers did not have food allergy training.
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.
The operation did not have a CPSC form. This was corrected when the director reviewed the recall list online and signed the CPSC form.
Six children records were reviewed. Three were missing release information. Two were missing the emergency contact address. One was missing hearing and vision results.
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
About this center
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.
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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.