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Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool

1801 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 787044.5· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2016

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About Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infant care to preK learning
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8am to 4pm Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant care to preK learning
ProgramsInfant care and pre-k
ApproachFaith-based (Lifeway, Growing in God's Word), Play-based
CurriculumFrog Street
EnrichmentKinderdance/Gym, Sportball
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 Star (most recent assessment, August 2025))
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1602478
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Summary

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

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      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

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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

  3. Jul 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  8. Sep 17, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  9. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  7. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  9. Jan 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  10. Dec 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jun 6, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

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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Questions about Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool

Is Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 8, 2016.

When was Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool last inspected?

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.

Has Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool care for?

133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 580-8844 to ask.

What is Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool's phone number?

(512) 580-8844.

Where is Kinney Avenue Christian Preschool?

1801 Kinney Ave, Austin, TX 78704. The nearest other daycare we list is Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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