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Austin Play Garden-Central
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $190
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About Austin Play Garden-Central
Austin Play Garden-Central is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 13, 2020, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $190 to $1,429.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Extended care: Aftercare 2:30–5:00 pm for enrolled families, based on availability, additional fee |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Famly) |
| More | Founded 2013 |
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Austin Play Garden-Central lists monthly tuition from $190 to $1,429. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Aftercare add-on, 2 days | $190 |
| Aftercare add-on, 3 days | $250 |
| Aftercare add-on, 5 days | $350 |
| Infant, 2 days (Tue & Thu) | $843 |
| Infant, 3 days (Mon, Wed & Fri) | $1,054 |
| Infant, 5 days (Mon-Fri) | $1,429 |
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| Preschool, 2 days | $758 |
| Preschool, 3 days | $901 |
| Preschool, 5 days | $1,180 |
| Toddler, 2 days | $790 |
| Toddler, 3 days | $927 |
| Toddler, 5 days | $1,236 |
| Registration fee | $250 |
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Austin Play Garden-Central
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1693238
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“At inspection, the operation had one EpiPen that was not in it's original prescription container.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
“A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions were not available for review for the infants who are eating puree, baby food and drinking bottles.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
Dec 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection two individuals were present without eligible background checks. This was corrected when the individuals left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection a expired epi pen was observed. This was corrected when the epi pen was removed and returned to the parent during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Austin Play Garden-Central
Is Austin Play Garden-Central licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 13, 2020.
When was Austin Play Garden-Central last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Austin Play Garden-Central had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Austin Play Garden-Central care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Austin Play Garden-Central accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Austin Play Garden-Central's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Austin Play Garden-Central cost?
Monthly tuition from $190 to $1,429, as it lists it.
What is Austin Play Garden-Central's phone number?
(512) 420-9448.
Where is Austin Play Garden-Central?
4915 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School, 0.2 miles away.