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2701 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
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Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 8, 2016, for up to 133 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant care to preK learning |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lifeway, Growing in God's Word), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Enrichment | Kinderdance/Gym, Sportball |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4 Star (most recent assessment, August 2025)) |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool 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).
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“An infant was laying on a Boppy nursing pillow, feeding himself without caregiver assistance or direct supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
“An infant was sleeping in a Boppy nursing pillow that was inside a crib; The operation did not have an Infant Sleep Exception/Health Care Professional Recommendation Form (3019) with a signed statement from a health-care professional that the alternate position is medically necessary.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
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
“Two children were observed running out of the classroom unsupervised. *This was corrected at inspection when the children were returned to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
“A child was left sitting on the floor crying after falling off of a play structure. The caregiver did not thoroughly check the child's body for injuries and did not provide comfort or TLC immediately after the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
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 received a fracture after a falling off of a play structure. The incident could have been prevented with proper supervision based on the child’s individual differences and abilities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“Six out of ten staff files did not have all of the required annual trainings.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a food allergy does not have a food allergy plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“A caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not wash her hands or the child's hands. This was corrected at the inspection when the assistant director instructed the caregiver to wash her hands and the children's hands.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“A caregiver was observed changing diapers of three children and did not sanitize the diaper changing table between each child. This was corrected at the inspection when the assistant director instructed the caregiver to clean the diaper changing table.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“There was food left on two tables in the cafeteria.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill at the entrance and exit of a slide on the playground does not have six inches of loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was out of ratio. There was one caregiver alone with 5 infants.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The operation has a climbing structure with a slide that does not have loose fill surfacing in all the use zones.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have a record of completing recent playground maintenance checklists.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“There are slides and climbing equipment that do not have appropriate use zones around them.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Some of the nap mats used for children had tears in the sides and were no longer waterproof.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“9 out of 10 staff members did not have the required annual training on the topics of allergy emergencies and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 8, 2016.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 580-8844 to ask.
(512) 580-8844.
1801 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704. The nearest other daycare we list is Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool, 0.2 miles away.