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Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $209
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition
Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 1, 2023, for up to 136 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $209 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 Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1758951
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 16 visits
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“One employee was not inactivated from the bakground check list for one year.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
Dec 11, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit was missing the following required items: first aid guide, antiseptic, gloves, and tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“One caregiver gave the wrong number of children when asked by the inspector how many children were present.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
744.3561(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The Emergency Evacuation Diagram was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
744.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
“It was found during inspection that the operation started offering Transportation without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent a written notification to add Transportation.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present without a background check. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver left after the director arrived.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The antiseptic in the first aid kit was expired. This was correct at inspection when the director removed it and threw it away.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
“Two caregivers did not have the required 2 hour transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The transportation vehicle did not have a first aid kit available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The building monthly checklist was not available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill was conducted 10/25/23. Fire drills must be practiced each month. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the children practice a fire drill.”
Corrected during the visit
May 10, 2023Visit4 rules cited
744.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“Photo identification was not available to review for one of the caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
“8 hours of pre-service training was not available to review for one of the caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
744.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- Orientation Completed
“Proof that orientation was completed for the caregiver was not determined.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
744.1105(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“Proof of education was not available to review for one of the caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on May 18, 2023
Apr 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Drills were documented on the safety plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Monthly fire drills were not being completed. This was corrected when the operation completed a fire drill during the inspection. Time: 1 minutes 28 seconds.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
744.403(a) - Posting Requirements-Prominent, Public, or Binder
“Required posting such as keeping children safe, relocation diagram, the activity plan, the licensing notification poster, telephone numbers and a list for each child food allergies that requires a emegercy plan, was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Documentation of drill were not avaiable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“Operational hand book was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition
Is Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 1, 2023.
When was Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 11 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 Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 635-4694 to ask.
What is Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition's phone number?
(512) 635-4694.
Where is Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition?
1712 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702. The nearest other daycare we list is Rose & Buds Playschool, 0.4 miles away.