AISD Blazier Intermediate Third Base
8801 Vertex Blvd, Austin, TX
Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch
- licensed capacity
- 237
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch
Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 2026, for up to 237 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 237 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 12 yrs old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | STEAM Investigations |
| Enrichment | Culinary, Sports, Spanish, Robotics & Coding |
| Staff | Director brings more than 12 years of experience in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure entry systems |
| Parent updates | Parent app (AEA App) |
| Licensed capacity | 237 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 237 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1817708
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident report was signed by the director on 7/6/2026, by the caregiver on 7/10/2026, and not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The teacher did not have an iPad to properly conduct a name to face check. The teacher was not familiar with the children in care and had been relying on the children for help with names. There was no name to face check conducted, and a child was in the restroom when the class left the classroom for 5 minutes before another parent found him alone.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“One child's inhaler was expired in June 2026 and one child's epi-pen expired May 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not conduct a annual fire inspection, the last inspection was June 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This investigation found that the incident report was not signed or shared with parent until weeks after the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“This investigation found that a child was served food they were allergic to.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
“This investigation found that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child was hospitalized due to being given the food they are allergic to.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that parents were not notified immediately about 2 children getting out of the playground and running to the parking lot alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that two toddlers were able to leave through the playground gate and run into the parking lot without adult supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver left her coworker out of ratio with a group of children while she went inside to get something.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that parents were not notified immediately about 2 children getting out of the playground and running to the parking lot alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that two toddlers were able to leave through the playground gate and run into the parking lot without adult supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver left her coworker out of ratio with a group of children while she went inside to get something.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Dec 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two caregivers did not have their affadaivits notorized.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch
Is Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 2026.
When was Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch care for?
237, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 580-6002 to ask.
What is Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch's phone number?
(512) 580-6002.
Where is Amazing Explorers Academy Goodnight Ranch?
8749 Vertex Blvd., Austin, TX 78747.