Athena Montessori Academy
1503 Morgan Ln, Austin, TX
Mockingbird Centers
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $214
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About Mockingbird Centers
Mockingbird Centers is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 12, 2024, for up to 46 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mockingbird Centers 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.
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 Mockingbird Centers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791444
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver's CPR training was obtained through an online course.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Visit2 rules cited
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
“The investigation found that the caregiver left a child unattended on the playground for around 5 minutes during operation hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to immediately notify a parent of a non-routine situation, that placed the child at risk of harm.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“For his last completed training year, the director was missing some of the annual required training topics related to health and safety.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not annually certify in writing that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the director updated and certified the product safety recall form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operation did not have a policy about procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mockingbird Centers
Is Mockingbird Centers licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 12, 2024.
When was Mockingbird Centers last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mockingbird Centers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Mockingbird Centers care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mockingbird Centers accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mockingbird Centers' 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 Mockingbird Centers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 539-9100 to ask.
What is Mockingbird Centers' phone number?
(512) 539-9100.
Where is Mockingbird Centers?
4422 Gillis St, Austin, TX 78745. The nearest other daycare we list is Athena Montessori Academy, 0.3 miles away.