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8101 Croftwood Dr, Austin, TX
Childrens Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 109
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Childrens Discovery Center
Childrens Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 15, 2010, for up to 109 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 109 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Discovery Center 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 Childrens Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 109 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1155368
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 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 on the playground when the caregivers brought the children back to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“There were three children files out of the ten viewed that did not have a health statement signed by the child's health care physician.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There were three employee files out of the ten viewed that did not have updated CPR cards available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“There were three employee files out of the ten viewed that did not have updated First Aid Cards available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“The investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Jun 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“It was found during the inspection two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy action plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The playground equipment did not have loose fill surfacing underneath it that was deep enough.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“It was found during the inspection the operation had medication that was expired.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“It was found during the inspection a regular visitor to the center did not have a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was found during the inspection the operation had a hole in the wall leaving materials inside the walls exposed to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“It was found during the inspection the operation did not have outlet covers on all the outlets.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023
Apr 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation didn't have a current gas leak test.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Parents were not able to review and sign an incident report within the required 48 hour timeframe after an incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Parents were not notified immediately about an incident that placed children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Child Care Regulation was not notified about an incident that placed children at risk within the required 2 day timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
Apr 5, 2023Visit5 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation didn't have a current gas leak test.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current annual health inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Parents were not able to review and sign an incident report within the required 48 hour timeframe after an incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Parents were not notified immediately about an incident that placed children at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Child Care Regulation was not notified about an incident that placed children at risk within the required 2 day timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023
- Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“A caregiver hit a child across the face with their hand.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The playground equipment did not have loose fill surfacing underneath it that was deep enough.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“10 caregivers were missing annual training hours on a few of the required topics related to health and safety.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Discovery Center
Is Childrens Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 15, 2010.
When was Childrens Discovery Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Childrens Discovery Center care for?
109, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childrens Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Childrens Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childrens Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 899-2267 to ask.
What is Childrens Discovery Center's phone number?
(512) 899-2267.
Where is Childrens Discovery Center?
3515 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749. The nearest other daycare we list is Angels on Earth DLCC, 0.2 miles away.