Stepping Stone School IX
8121 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX
4.3· 52 reviews
My Friends House
- licensed capacity
- 170
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About My Friends House
My Friends House is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 22, 1986, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
My Friends House 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 My Friends House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #137593
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 17 visits
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher on the second bus appears to be due for servicing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5
“Children 3 years old, were using a slide higher that 6 feet.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
Oct 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“While supervising children in the pool, a caregiver was using the cellphone device and was not able to intervene when a child was in distress. used the cellphone while supervising children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Sep 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“There are three children with expired medication.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
- Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“2 children were unsupervised in the restroom while the caregiver stood in the doorframe of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“One caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was asked to put their phone and charger away.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2022
Nov 9, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not receive a parent signature on the Incident/Illness Report Form within the required 48 hour time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to report an incident requiring medical attention with in the required two day time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about My Friends House
Is My Friends House licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 22, 1986.
When was My Friends House last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has My Friends House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 My Friends House care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does My Friends House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are My Friends House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does My Friends House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 346-4151 to ask.
What is My Friends House's phone number?
(512) 346-4151.
Where is My Friends House?
7050 Village Center Dr, Austin, TX 78731. The nearest other daycare we list is Leaps n Bounds, 0.1 miles away.