First Start Day Care
Austin, TX 78729 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Hands International Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2022
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Little Hands International Preschool
Little Hands International Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2022, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 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. It lists: 16 months to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Chinese and English) |
| Staff | Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified; 30+ hours annual professional development |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Mandarin |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| More | Founded 2015 |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hands International Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands International Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1726260
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 5, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 13 visits
Dec 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Operation only had checklist completed from 12/2025. They could not locate previous checklists to prove checks are being done at least monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three caregivers did not have the required health and safety trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not had a health inspection since 9/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill for a 4 ft slide was only 2 inches deep. It is required to be 6 inches deep in the slide, use zone, area.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“A review of records, one staff did not have documentation of the required 24- hour pre-service training. This was corrected at inspection when the staff added the additional proof of prior employment to the personnel record.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“During the inspection, a caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising a group of children located inside of the classroom getting ready for nap and another group sitting in the hallway waiting to use the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children in the classroom go out and sit in the hallway with the rest of the children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver's Records out of six reviewed did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit within their files.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver's records out of six reviwed did not have current CPR and first aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
- Jan 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Little Hands International Preschool
Tracis Tots
Austin, TX 78729 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 7 reviews
Live Oak YMCA of Central Texas
8607 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX
Schola International
9002 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX
5.0· 79 reviews
Montessori Oaks
9006 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX
4.9· 33 reviews
Joyful Journeys Montessori
12702 Sherbourne St, Austin, TX
Pond Springs YMCA of Central Texas
7825 Elkhorn Mountain Trl, Austin, TX
Woodland Montessori
13180 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Joy Park Montessori School
13171 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX
5.0· 36 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Little Hands International Preschool
Is Little Hands International Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2022.
When was Little Hands International Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 5, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands International Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 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 Little Hands International Preschool care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hands International Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands International Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hands International Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 919-0019 to ask.
What is Little Hands International Preschool's phone number?
(512) 919-0019.
Where is Little Hands International Preschool?
8830 Cainwood Ln, Austin, TX 78729. The nearest other daycare we list is Live Oak YMCA of Central Texas, 0.1 miles away.