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Goodwill Exploration Center

1015 Norwood Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2016
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About Goodwill Exploration Center

Goodwill Exploration Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 24, 2016, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

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
84 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:40 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:40 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:40 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:40 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:40 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Goodwill Exploration 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).

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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 Goodwill Exploration Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1610116
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 17 visits
  1. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Out of the eight children's files reviewed six were either missing an emergency contact persons or the address.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  7. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 29, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “6 children's records were reviewed. 6 children need updated information for the Dr. and Hospital, to include name, address, and phone number.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

      “The operational policies need to be updated to add information about employee vaccinations, the suspension and expulsion policy, and additions to the physical activity policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 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 Goodwill Exploration Center

Is Goodwill Exploration Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 24, 2016.

When was Goodwill Exploration Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Goodwill Exploration Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Goodwill Exploration Center care for?

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

Does Goodwill Exploration Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Goodwill Exploration Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Goodwill Exploration Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (737) 358-4158 to ask.

What is Goodwill Exploration Center's phone number?

(737) 358-4158.

Where is Goodwill Exploration Center?

1015 Norwood Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78753. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Action at Pickle Elementary, 0.4 miles away.

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