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University of Texas Child Development Center

2205 Comal St, Austin, TX 787224.6· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
228
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$925
year first permitted
2005

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About

About University of Texas Child Development Center

University of Texas Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 11, 2005, for up to 228 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $925 to $1,120.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-agePosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
228 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care and pre-k
ApproachPlay-based
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
Licensed capacity228 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

University of Texas Child Development Center lists monthly tuition from $925 to $1,120. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants$1,120
PreK-3$950
PreK-4$925
Toddlers$1,030
Twos$980
Application Fee$60
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Certified
Capacity
228 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2005
License number
#851287
See the state's record

Summary

26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 26 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 49 visits
  1. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2026Complaint 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

      “There was a child that had walked out of the classroom to the playground. The child was unattended on the playground for about 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

  5. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
  1. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 8, 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

      “There was a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 6 minutes in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  8. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 18, 2024Complaint 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

      “There is a violation to the minimum standards, as a child was left unsupervised for 4 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024

  11. Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “A Caregiver admitted to smoking a vape cigarette in the breakroom of the facility while children were present.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

  12. Jul 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “A Caregiver admitted to smoking a vape cigarette in the breakroom of the facility while children were present.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024

  13. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present with an inactive background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024

  15. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Apr 6, 2024Complaint investigation3 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

      “It was found that a caregiver's child was not properly supervised when they were allowed to sit in the classroom storage closet for at least an hour in the afternoons.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

      “It was found that the infant room is being used as a passageway for an older child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “It was found that there are employee's children being cared for at the operation without required admission information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

  17. Sep 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Aug 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions

      “On two different days, the operation staff did not administer medication to a child in the manner that was directed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023

  20. Jul 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “Gas leak inspection had not been completed for 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “1 of 10 childrens records was missing the emergency contact address.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2023

  21. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jan 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Sep 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver neglected a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

  27. Aug 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Aug 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  29. Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Aug 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Jul 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child

      “During the course of the investigation it was determined that a child was served a food item containing an identified allergen.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022

  32. May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. May 16, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child

      “Based on the investigation it was determined that a Caregiver did serve a child a food from their food allergy plan.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022

  34. May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Apr 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  36. Apr 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Apr 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, it was found that a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for 3 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022

  38. Feb 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  39. Oct 7, 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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FAQ

Questions about University of Texas Child Development Center

Is University of Texas Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 11, 2005.

When was University of Texas Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Development Center care for?

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

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

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

What are University of Texas Child Development Center'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 University of Texas Child Development Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $925 to $1,120, as it lists it.

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

(512) 475-9500.

Where is University of Texas Child Development Center?

2205 Comal St, Austin, TX 78722. The nearest other daycare we list is University of Texas Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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