Chandra Walker
Austin, TX 78702 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lotus Buds
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,650
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Lotus Buds
Lotus Buds is a licensed group home daycare in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 7, 2026, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition of $1,650. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolBilingual programPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion), Montessori, Play-based |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lotus Buds lists monthly tuition of $1,650. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Travis County has a median price of $206 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Child Care (Monthly: M-F, 9-5) | $1,650 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Afterschool Care (Daily Rate) | $40 |
| Drop off (Hourly Rate) | $15 an hour |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Lotus Buds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1834537
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 1 visit
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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lotus Buds
Is Lotus Buds licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 7, 2026.
When was Lotus Buds last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Lotus Buds had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 Lotus Buds care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lotus Buds accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lotus Buds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lotus Buds cost?
Monthly tuition of $1,650, as it lists it.
What is Lotus Buds' phone number?
(512) 913-9754.
Where is Lotus Buds?
Austin, TX 78702. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.