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Group home daycare 

The Nest

Austin, TX 78749 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$206
year first permitted
2019

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About The Nest

The Nest is a licensed group home daycare in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 13, 2019, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with part-time care and toddler care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 2 1/2 years
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:30am-12:30pm Mon-Thu”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 2 1/2 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffTrained and certified Montessori guide
MoreFounded 2019
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Nest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Travis County has a median price of $206 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 The Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1692511
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The door to the shed was not locked and there were tools inside that would be a danger to the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

      “One children's file out of four examined had no enrollment or other information. They will email it to me.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023

  5. Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about The Nest

Is The Nest licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 13, 2019.

When was The Nest last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nest had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 The Nest care for?

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

Does The Nest accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Nest's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 468-8553 to ask.

What is The Nest's phone number?

(512) 468-8553.

Where is The Nest?

Austin, TX 78749. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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