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Fountain Plaza Child

825 E 53rd 1/2 St, Austin, TX 787513.6· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
1992

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About Fountain Plaza Child

Fountain Plaza Child is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 23, 1992, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
105 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fountain Plaza 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 Fountain Plaza Child

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
105 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1992
License number
#409687- 1086
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “There is a violation of this standard, as non-positive methods of redirection and discipline were observed to handle challenging behaviors.”

      The state verified the correction on May 18, 2026

  5. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/13/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3321(a)(3) - Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary

      “Children toothbrushes were touching each other during storage. Also, were accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

  6. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 24, 2025Visit1 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

      “There is a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  9. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “Child Care Regulation was not notified of a change to the director position within the required 5 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

  10. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
  1. May 20, 2025Visit2 rules 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

      “A child exited the property and entered the street unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A door that did not latch into place when closed remained unrepaired and contributed to a supervision incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  2. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Two children's files did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Two staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically, a GED/High School diploma or transcript.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

      “One caregiver hired after 9/1/23 did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two children's admission paperwork did not include a name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One caregiver did not have a complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Three children did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024

  10. May 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee

      “One employee was missing documentation showing orientation was completed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  11. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation permitted a person to be in direct care of the children before receiving an eligiblity letter. NOTE: The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022

  14. Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Sep 30, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “A video tape was reviewed of 9/29/2021 incident. There were fourteen 3yo-5yo observed in care. A child was observed left in the classroom bathroom unattended and in the classroom for 2 minutes. The caregivers had taken thirteen children outside to the playground without the child while in the bathroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021

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 Fountain Plaza Child

Is Fountain Plaza Child licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 23, 1992.

When was Fountain Plaza Child last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fountain Plaza Child had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Fountain Plaza Child care for?

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

Does Fountain Plaza Child accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fountain Plaza Child's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fountain Plaza Child cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 451-7361 to ask.

What is Fountain Plaza Child's phone number?

(512) 451-7361.

Where is Fountain Plaza Child?

825 E 53rd 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78751. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School, 0.2 miles away.

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