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Academia Preescolar

1511 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 787044.8· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2012

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About Academia Preescolar

Academia Preescolar is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 3, 2012, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Academia Preescolar has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Academia Preescolar

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1356343
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

  4. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two caregivers did not have training in all of the required health and safety topics.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation has an expired sanitation inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child with a food allergy does not have a food allergy action plan.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has an expired fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two caregivers do not have current CPR/first aid training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

  6. Oct 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director does not have all of the required training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “One of two staff do not have all of the required training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

  7. Jun 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “During the follow up inspection, three out of four staff files reviewed still did not have all of the required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “During the follow up inspection, there was still no documentation of annual training for the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies

      “During the follow up inspection, the following operational policies were still missing: Procedures for handling medical emergencies, Parent Notifications, Suspension/Expulsion, Hearing and Vision Screenings, Reviewing Minimum Standards, and Inspection Form, Contacting Licensing, Emergency Prepardness Plan, Preventing Abuse/Negelct/Exploitation, and Gang-free zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

  8. May 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “Documentation of annual training for the director was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “Documentation of smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguisher tests were not available for review. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher were tested and documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies

      “The operational policies do not include procedures for handling medical emergencies. Policies for the following are also missing: Parent Notifications, Suspension/Expulsion, Hearing and Vision Screenings, Reviewing Minimum Standards, and Inspection Form, Contacting Licensing, Emergency Prepardness Plan, Preventing Abuse/Negelct/Exploitation, and Gang-free zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Three out of four staff files reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

  9. Jun 16, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Four caregiver files were reviewed. Three of the four have not completed 24 hours of annual training on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The annual fire inspection is not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver is not current on CPR and First aid. Three other caregivers did not complete their CPR class in person as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Two children did not have all of the immunizations required for their age group.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual health inspection is not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

      “Two caregivers were missing documentation that they completed orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Academia Preescolar

Is Academia Preescolar licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 3, 2012.

When was Academia Preescolar last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academia Preescolar had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academia Preescolar care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Academia Preescolar accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Academia Preescolar's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academia Preescolar cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 916-9940 to ask.

What is Academia Preescolar's phone number?

(512) 916-9940.

Where is Academia Preescolar?

1511 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704. The nearest other daycare we list is Kido International Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).