Cedar Bend Child
1808 Cedar Bend Dr, Austin, TX
3.9· 9 reviews
Little Sprouts
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 23, 2016, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 28 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sprouts 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.
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 Little Sprouts
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1595862
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
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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Jul 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
“The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
“2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
“Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
“Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director did not have current annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2023
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2022
- Apr 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 30, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff files were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Children's records were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The menu was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sprouts
Is Little Sprouts licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 23, 2016.
When was Little Sprouts last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sprouts had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Sprouts care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Sprouts accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Sprouts' 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 Little Sprouts cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 653-7189 to ask.
What is Little Sprouts' phone number?
(512) 653-7189.
Where is Little Sprouts?
12411 Limerick Ave Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Internacional, 0.2 miles away.