Joy Park Montessori School
13171 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX
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Challenger School
- licensed capacity
- 270
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Challenger School
Challenger School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 9, 2016, for up to 270 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
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
- 270 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 270 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Challenger School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $183 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Challenger School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 270 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1581698
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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
“A child was left unsupervised during an emergency drill.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 children were not up to date on their vaccinations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have an updated vaccination record.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2023
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Challenger School
Is Challenger School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 9, 2016.
When was Challenger School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Challenger School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Challenger School care for?
270, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Challenger School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Challenger School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Challenger School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 258-1299 to ask.
What is Challenger School's phone number?
(512) 258-1299.
Where is Challenger School?
13015 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78729. The nearest other daycare we list is Joy Park Montessori School, 0.3 miles away.