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Rainbow Scholars Academy

4600 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2023
Call (512) 551-9622Directions

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About Rainbow Scholars Academy

Rainbow Scholars Academy is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2023, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbow Scholars Academy 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 Rainbow Scholars Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
47 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1768338
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One caregiver was missing training on the these topics: Handling hazardous materials, communicable diseases, allergy emergencies, and emergency preparedness.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

  6. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation had a CPSC form posted that was last certified 12/9/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the director certified and posted a new CPSC form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5007(a) - Fencing Around Swimming Pool - 6 Foot High

      “The fence around the apartment pool is only 5 feet tall. It shares a section of fence with one of the playgrounds.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023

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 Rainbow Scholars Academy

Is Rainbow Scholars Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2023.

When was Rainbow Scholars Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbow Scholars Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Rainbow Scholars Academy care for?

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

Does Rainbow Scholars Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Rainbow Scholars Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rainbow Scholars Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 551-9622 to ask.

What is Rainbow Scholars Academy's phone number?

(512) 551-9622.

Where is Rainbow Scholars Academy?

4600 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744. The nearest other daycare we list is Angels Care and Learning Center #2, 0.2 miles away.

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