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La Tribu Rural

9000 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$214
year first permitted
2024

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About La Tribu Rural

La Tribu Rural is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 2024, for up to 102 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Tribu Rural has not listed its tuition. 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).

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 La Tribu Rural

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1804259
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.301(9) - Notification of Closure

      “The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation before closing from August 1-18, 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

      “The operation's goats were observed roaming the playground unsupervised and there was fecal matter present on the loose fill. This was corrected at inspection when an area where the goats can freely roam unsupervised was identified and the afternoon routine was updated.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

      “The use zones for two slides measured less than 6 feet from the bottom of the slide to the wooden perimeter of the play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  4. Jun 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Video footage obtained during a DFPS case showed a caregiver grabbing and pulling a child, as well as pulling the child's hair.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Video footage obtained during a DFPS investigation showed a caregiver on the phone while supervising children during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

  5. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 La Tribu Rural

Is La Tribu Rural licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 2024.

When was La Tribu Rural last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Tribu Rural had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 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 La Tribu Rural care for?

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

Does La Tribu Rural accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are La Tribu Rural's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Tribu Rural cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 428-6688 to ask.

What is La Tribu Rural's phone number?

(512) 428-6688.

Where is La Tribu Rural?

9000 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748. The nearest other daycare we list is Austin Childrens Montessori, 0.1 miles away.

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