Navarro Child Development Center
1201 Payton Gin Rd, Austin, TX
Growing Curiosity Community School
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $850
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Growing Curiosity Community School
Growing Curiosity Community School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 20, 2021, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $850 to $1,300.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.5-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 10:1 |
| Class size | Up to 20 students in the multi-age class (24 for Summer Camp) |
| Staff | Lead guides are Montessori certified or actively pursuing certification |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% discount for second sibling attending concurrently |
| More | Founded 2015 |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growing Curiosity Community School lists monthly tuition from $850 to $1,300. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full time (school day + after school) 8-5 M-F | $1,300 |
| Part Day 8-1 M-F | $850 |
| School Day 8-3 M-F | $1,000 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Growing Curiosity Community School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1701560
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Sep 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation had not received a gas inspection within the required two year period. The last inspection was conducted in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One out of four staff records reviewed was missing the pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
Apr 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation failed to report an incident where a child required medical treatment within the required two-day timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection was expired at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Curiosity Community School
Is Growing Curiosity Community School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 20, 2021.
When was Growing Curiosity Community School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Curiosity Community School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 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 Growing Curiosity Community School care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Growing Curiosity Community School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growing Curiosity Community School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Curiosity Community School cost?
Monthly tuition from $850 to $1,300, as it lists it.
What is Growing Curiosity Community School's phone number?
(512) 243-6924.
Where is Growing Curiosity Community School?
9000 Georgian Dr, Austin, TX 78753. The nearest other daycare we list is AISD Wooldridge Apple Blossom, 0.2 miles away.