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Paragon Prep Preschool

831 Houston St, Austin, TX 787564.9· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2023

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About Paragon Prep Preschool

Paragon Prep Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 24, 2023, for up to 179 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 4 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 7:30 am to 5:45 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumLinks to Learning
StaffTeachers participate in ongoing professional development
DiscountsSibling Discounts
Parent updatesParent app (family communication app (name not stated))
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Paragon Prep Preschool 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Paragon Prep Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
179 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1775204
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 15 visits
  1. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were concerns with leaving unattended energy drink. within the reach of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 are concerns with supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “There are concerns with incident communication.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

  4. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There was an uncovered electrical outlet in one of the classrooms, and sharp materials were found in a drawer that was accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the outlet was covered and the sharp objects were moved out of reach from children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Out of the ten staff files reviewed, four caregivers did not have their current CPR/First Aid training or were missing documentation of the hands-on skills portion.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Out of the ten staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing documentation of training on responding to allergic reactions and food allergies, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

  7. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Two electrical outlets were accessible to children and corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 15, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left unattended in a classroom for 1-2 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.4101 - Release of Children

      “Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was not released to an authorized person.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023

  5. Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Paragon Prep Preschool

Is Paragon Prep Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 24, 2023.

When was Paragon Prep Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Paragon Prep Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Paragon Prep Preschool care for?

179, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Paragon Prep Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Paragon Prep Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Paragon Prep Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 452-5437 to ask.

What is Paragon Prep Preschool's phone number?

(512) 452-5437.

Where is Paragon Prep Preschool?

831 Houston St, Austin, TX 78756. The nearest other daycare we list is Trulove Montessori, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).