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Austin, TX 78753 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Holy Word Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 154
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Holy Word Early Learning Center
Holy Word Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 16, 2019, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 154 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Curriculum | HighScope |
| Staff | All staff are CPR & First Aid certified and complete 30 hours of professional development every year. |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (Three-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 154 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Holy Word Early Learning 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Holy Word Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 154 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1676301
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
“A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation does not have documentation of completing monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguisher were inspected by the director.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, good judgment was not used when the required notifications after a child is injured was not made.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“The missing Admission information has been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023
- Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Holy Word Early Learning Center
Is Holy Word Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 16, 2019.
When was Holy Word Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Holy Word Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Holy Word Early Learning Center care for?
154, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Holy Word Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Holy Word Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Holy Word Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 836-0660 to ask.
What is Holy Word Early Learning Center's phone number?
(512) 836-0660.
Where is Holy Word Early Learning Center?
10601 Bluff Bend Dr, Austin, TX 78753. The nearest other daycare we list is AISD Graham Third Base, 0.6 miles away.