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6405 Circle S Rd, Austin, TX
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South Congress KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2005, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 58 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 27 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
South Congress KinderCare 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).
State record
58 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 30 of 58 visits · 64 rules in all · 64 corrected
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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746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident did occur when the child put a bead in his nose, but an incident report was not made and was not shared with the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The child who had a bead stuck in his nose needed medical attention that was not reported to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were 15 children in care. The youngest was 14 months and the oldest was 33 months old. With the rule that the age difference between oldest and youngest cannot exceed 18 months, the oldest can only be 32 months in order to stay in ratio. There were 3 children 33 months old on that record. Standard 746.1605(1) will be cited.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“A caregiver failed to promptly change a diaper after a parent made mention of the soiled diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver used harsh language when speaking to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver dragged a child by her wrist from one area of the playground to another.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was found that an inappropriate discipline incident occurred, but the operation did not report it to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not complete an incident report for an inappropriate discipline incident that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child was hurt in care on 3/6/2026, and the operation did not call CCR to report the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver used harsh language when speaking to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver dragged a child by her wrist from one area of the playground to another.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was found that an inappropriate discipline incident occurred, but the operation did not report it to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not complete an incident report for an inappropriate discipline incident that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child was hurt in care on 3/6/2026, and the operation did not call CCR to report the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One caregiver did not help a child wash their hands after diapering. She was walking him back to his napmat when I asked her to wash his hands.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Of the 10 children files I reviewed, 5 needed emergency care authorizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Of the ten children files that were reviewed, 6 either needed updated records, or the record was not there at all.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Of the ten children files, two children did not have complet enrollment forms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Children's Product Safety record was last completed on 1/10/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Of the ten children files reviewed, five did not have a statement of good health.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The operation did not have a file available to review for one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children have food allergies listed on their enrollment forms and neither child has an allergy action plan signed by a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was dated 4/16/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill was documented 12/8/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was dated 6/24/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“During the investigation, it was discovered three caregivers had CPR/First Aid certificates that were from online-only sources. The caregivers did not do practice on a CPR manikin as part of the training as required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A toddler was injured by a rough edge on a toy that is meant to be used by preschool aged children, according to the listed instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation didn't notify Child Care Regulation that there were allegations that the child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation didn't notify a child's parents that there were allegations that the child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that the operation recently left a cleaning chemical accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that the operation recently left a cleaning chemical accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that the operation recently left a cleaning chemical accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent and have them sign it within 2 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
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
“At the conclusion of this investigation, it was determined that a child in care was found unsupervised on the operations playground during operation hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation did not have documentation of recent emergency drills or checks of their fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, or CO detectors. This was corrected at inspection when the operation completed the drills and checks in front of the inspector.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“I conducted a follow-up inspection and re-reviewed children's records for completion. Out of the ten records reviewed, two were missing immunization records, three required updated immunization records, and one was missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operation is frequently out of compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio, particularly during the morning hours.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have their most recent investigation results or the required emergency numbers posted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One employee's file was missing a copy of their identification, several files lacked a date of hire, three files did not include documentation of how employees meet education requirements, and three files were missing notarized affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of ten children's files reviewed, four were missing health statements, one lacked documentation for authorization of emergency care, one was missing immunization records, and two had outdated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Three employees did not have current CPR training or proof of certification.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One employee was short their 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Three employees did not have completed copies of their orientation to the center.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children did not wash their hands before being served lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Food was being served directly on a shared table between three children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A classroom was out of ratio. The allowed ratio for a median age of five years is 22 children per caregiver, but the classroom had 25 children with only one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Caregivers were found using prohibited forms of punishment, including yelling and corporal punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“A caregiver pushed a child's arms down to stop them from engaging in a specific behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee without a submitted background check was present in a classroom with children. The employee was asked to leave.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. The specified age group for one classroom was six years old, with an allowed ratio of 1:26. The other classroom had a specified age group of four years old, with an allowed ratio of 1:18.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“No incident reports were created for the children involved in a non-routine situation that could have placed them at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A caregiver was unable to intervene promptly in a fight that broke out between several children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report a fight that broke out between several children to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Evidence was found during the investigation that classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify a parent that their child was involved in a non-routine situation that could have put the child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“Two classrooms were observed not adhering to their written activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“Several classrooms were observed to have remnants of old food and spilled drinks present on both the tables and floors, which are areas frequented by the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.3301(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
“The operation faces challenges in providing second servings of food to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two new employees did not have their orientation to the center documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Evidence was found during the investigation that classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“An infant caregiver did not have documentation of their SIDS and shaken baby syndrome training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There was a caregiver that did not have a current training in pediatric CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have an annual fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“There were seven caregivers missing trainings in the required topics.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was a classroom out of ratio that had five infants to one caregiver with a specified age of 11 months. The correct ratio is one caregiver to four infants with that specified age group. This was corrected when the operation released a child to their parent and the fifth child was moved to another classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“A child was bitten while in care, and parents were not notified about the bite marks.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
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 was a lack of supervision when a child was bit 8 times in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“A child was bitten while in care, and parents were not notified about the bite marks.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
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 was a lack of supervision when a child was bit 8 times in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“A current fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
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 child was left alone for 5-10 minutes unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“The operation did not have the Keeping Children Safe poster or the Parent Notification poster.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Five caregivers did CPR classes that were fully online. These classes did not include the required practice with a CPR manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants with 2 caregivers. The specified age group of the room was 0 - 11 months.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current annual sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The previous fire drill was conducted on 01/27/22 which is outside of the required monthly due date. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The previous sanitation inspection occurred on 06/11/2021 which is outside of the required annual due date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The previous fire inspection was conducted on 10/28/2020 which is past the required yearly due date.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was left outside on the playground, it was determine the operation is in violation of the minimum standard supervision and cited.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2022
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation has not been reporting positive COIVD cases to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2005.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 58 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 30 of 58 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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.
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 443-7765 to ask.
(512) 443-7765.
6434 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745. The nearest other daycare we list is Pleasant Hill EAC YMCA, 0.1 miles away.