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University of Texas Child Dev Center

1601 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 787015.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
241
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
2015
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About

About University of Texas Child Dev Center

University of Texas Child Dev Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 9, 2015, for up to 241 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 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
7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
241 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity241 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

University of Texas Child Dev Center 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 University of Texas Child Dev Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
241 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1589379
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 22 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  6. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 9, 2025Visit1 rule 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

      “There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for one minute and fifty-eight seconds.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

Show 29 earlier visits
  1. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 1, 2025Visit1 rule 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

      “A Child was left unsupervised in the classroom for two minutes, when caregivers exited the classroom to go to the outdoor area.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

  5. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 31, 2024Visit1 rule 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

      “A child was left behind in a classroom during an unscheduled fire emergency for approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

  11. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use

      “A caregiver didn't change gloves after switching from changing one child's diaper to changing another child's diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

  13. Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jul 11, 2023Visit1 rule 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

      “There was a child that was left unattended for 3 minutes in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023

  18. Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jun 29, 2023Visit1 rule 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

      “There was a child that was left unattended in the classroom for 2 minutes, before being taken back to his class which was outside on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023

  20. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule 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

      “It was determined that supervision was compromised when a child left the group, and walked into the elevator. The child was on the elevator for 1 to 2 minutes, before being found, and taken back to their classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

  21. May 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule 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

      “It was determined that supervision was compromised when a child left the group, and walked into the elevator. The child was on the elevator for 1 to 2 minutes, before being found, and taken back to their classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

  22. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Mar 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Dec 1, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child in care was unsupervised for approximately a minute and a half.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

  27. Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo 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 University of Texas Child Dev Center

Is University of Texas Child Dev Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 9, 2015.

When was University of Texas Child Dev Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has University of Texas Child Dev Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 22 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 University of Texas Child Dev Center care for?

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

Does University of Texas Child Dev Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are University of Texas Child Dev Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does University of Texas Child Dev Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 471-4400 to ask.

What is University of Texas Child Dev Center's phone number?

(512) 471-4400.

Where is University of Texas Child Dev Center?

1601 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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