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Forbes Child Development Center Child

2217 Forbes Dr, Austin, TX 787544.1· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2003

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About Forbes Child Development Center Child

Forbes Child Development Center Child is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2003, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Forbes Child Development Center Child 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 Forbes Child Development Center Child

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2003
License number
#822412- 1086
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

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. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregivers did not provide medical care when a child showed signs of an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  9. Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregivers did not provide medical care when a child showed signs of an allergic reaction.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  10. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
  1. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

  6. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “It is alleged that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024

  9. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

      “One classroom had a trash can in the restroom with no lid and soiled diapers in the trash can. This was corrected at inspection when they brought in a trash can with a lid.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “The caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for supervising.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

      “It was observed that two children's cots were blocking the emergency exit.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “It was observed that one classroom did not have the emergency evacuation plan posted in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning supplies were left in a unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Oct 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jul 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jun 22, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information it was determined that the operation wasn't maintaining supervision of a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022

  18. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jun 15, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “It was determined that the operation was not maintaining compliance when a caregiver didn't use positive redirection toward a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2022

  20. Mar 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Feb 16, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm to advert the child from throwing rocks.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022

  23. Jan 25, 2022VisitNo 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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Questions about Forbes Child Development Center Child

Is Forbes Child Development Center Child licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2003.

When was Forbes Child Development Center Child last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Forbes Child Development Center Child had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 19 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 Forbes Child Development Center Child care for?

129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Forbes Child Development Center Child accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Forbes Child Development Center Child's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Forbes Child Development Center Child cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 768-5397 to ask.

What is Forbes Child Development Center Child's phone number?

(512) 768-5397.

Where is Forbes Child Development Center Child?

2217 Forbes Dr, Austin, TX 78754. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ Kipp Austin Comunidad, 0.7 miles away.

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