The Nest at Anderson Mill
11812 Millwright Pkwy, Austin, TX
Hope Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 192
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $170
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About Hope Children's Center
Hope Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 13, 1986, for up to 192 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $170 to $1,400.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts 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
- 192 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in / hourly care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Hope Presbyterian Church), STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | International Baccalaureate (IB)-inspired approach |
| Enrichment | Music classes, STEAM lab |
| Daily life | Extended care: Early Risers program starting at 7:30am |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Pick up from Spicewood Elementary) |
| More | Founded 1978 |
| Licensed capacity | 192 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hope Children's Center lists monthly tuition from $170 to $1,400. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2's & 3's, full-time 9am-5:30pm, 5-day | $1,400 |
| 2's & 3's, full-time hours 9am-5:30pm, MWF | $910 |
| 2's & 3's, full-time hours 9am-5:30pm, TTh | $740 |
| 4's, full-time 9am-5:30pm, 5-day | $1,315 |
| 4's, full-time hours 9am-5:30pm, MWF | $910 |
| 4's, full-time hours 9am-5:30pm, TTh | $740 |
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| 18-month-olds, 9am-1pm, 5-day | $820 |
| 18-month-olds, 9am-1pm, MWF | $510 |
| 18-month-olds, 9am-1pm, TTh | $400 |
| Early Risers add-on, 7:30am start, 5-day | $280 |
| Early Risers add-on, 7:30am start, Part-time | $170 |
| Extended Care 9am-3pm, 4&5yr, 5-day | $1,100 |
| Extended Care 9am-3pm, 18mos-3yr, 5-day | $1,235 |
| Extended Care 9am-3pm, MWF | $770 |
| Extended Care 9am-3pm, TTh | $600 |
| Pre-K (4yo), 9am-1pm, 5-day | $735 |
| Pre-K (4yo), 9am-1pm, MWF | $510 |
| Pre-K (4yo), 9am-1pm, TTh | $400 |
| The Club, elementary after-school | $420 |
| Registration / enrollment fee | $150 |
| Elementary drop-in rate, not currently enrolled | $50 a day |
19 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 Hope Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 192 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #215965
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers have not been serviced. The fire extinguishers were last serviced in July of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was not up to date. The last sanitation inspection was conducted 08/23/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill was not conducted for the month of December. The last fire drill was conducted 11/27/23.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
“The Operational Policy was missing procedures for providing and applying as needed insect repellent and sunscreen including what types will be used.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“The Operational Policy was missing Immunizations requirements for children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policy did not have a policy on Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees. This was corrected at Inspection when the Director added the policy to the daycare operational policy handbook.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“One of the staff records were missing a photo ID. This was corrected at Inspection when the director added the photo ID to the employees record.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hope Children's Center
Is Hope Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 13, 1986.
When was Hope Children's Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hope Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Hope Children's Center care for?
192, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hope Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hope Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hope Children's Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $170 to $1,400, as it lists it.
What is Hope Children's Center's phone number?
(512) 258-0101.
Where is Hope Children's Center?
11512 Olson Dr, Austin, TX 78750. The nearest other daycare we list is Spicewood YMCA of Central Texas, 0.1 miles away.