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Copernicus STEM Academy

4503 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 787224.8· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2025

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About Copernicus STEM Academy

Copernicus STEM Academy is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 6, 2025, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 months to 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), STEM / STEAM
CurriculumGomez and Gomez dual language method
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Copernicus STEM Academy 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Copernicus STEM Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1819444
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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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  1. Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Copernicus STEM Academy

Is Copernicus STEM Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 2025.

When was Copernicus STEM Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Copernicus STEM Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Copernicus STEM Academy care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Copernicus STEM Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Copernicus STEM Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Copernicus STEM Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 904-9511 to ask.

What is Copernicus STEM Academy's phone number?

(512) 904-9511.

Where is Copernicus STEM Academy?

4503 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78722. The nearest other daycare we list is Austin Play Garden-Central, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).