AISD Mathews Third Base
906 W Lynn St, Austin, TX
Open Door Central
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About Open Door Central
Open Door Central is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 23, 1987, for up to 85 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Open Door Central 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 Open Door Central
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #49372
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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 16 visits
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Visit1 rule 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
“There is a violation of this standard as 3 children were left unsupervised for 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One volunteer was present with children before the operation submitted an initial background check and without receiving a background check eligibility letter. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the volunteer leave.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Out of seven infant feeding instructions reviewed, seven infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parent within the past 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the expired items.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“Out of eight children records reviewed, one child was missing a current health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule 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
“A caregiver knowingly left an infant in an adult chair and walked away. The caregiver was not in physical proximity of the infant to keep them from falling out of the adult sized chair.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021
- Nov 3, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Open Door Central
Is Open Door Central licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 23, 1987.
When was Open Door Central last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Open Door Central had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 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 Open Door Central care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Open Door Central accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Open Door Central's 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 Open Door Central cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 477-9632 to ask.
What is Open Door Central's phone number?
(512) 477-9632.
Where is Open Door Central?
1717 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78703. The nearest other daycare we list is AISD Mathews Third Base, 0.3 miles away.