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Austin Play Garden-Central

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 1, 2025.

4915 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 · (512) 420-9448

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 1, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2020Full Permit

Practical8:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 65 places

Texas HHSC operation #1693238 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Sep 3, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 3, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 3, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 3, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
2025
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
  A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(3).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
  A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(3).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
  A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(3).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 09/18/2024.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
  A Non Walking infant under 12 months was sleeping in a cot, not in a crib during naptime. *The operation met compliance when the infant was moved to a crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(3).
2024
Oct 10, 2024 to Oct 22, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
- Oct 10, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Feeding instructions were not available for review for the infants who are eating puree, baby food and drinking bottles.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Nov 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Feeding instructions were not available for review for the infants who are eating puree, baby food and drinking bottles.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Nov 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Feeding instructions were not available for review for the infants who are eating puree, baby food and drinking bottles.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Nov 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Feeding instructions were not available for review for the infants who are eating puree, baby food and drinking bottles.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2023, verified Nov 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 9, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two individuals were present without eligible background checks. This was corrected when the individuals left the operation.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  During the inspection a expired epi pen was observed. This was corrected when the epi pen was removed and returned to the parent during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 9, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two individuals were present without eligible background checks. This was corrected when the individuals left the operation.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  During the inspection a expired epi pen was observed. This was corrected when the epi pen was removed and returned to the parent during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 9, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two individuals were present without eligible background checks. This was corrected when the individuals left the operation.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  During the inspection a expired epi pen was observed. This was corrected when the epi pen was removed and returned to the parent during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 9, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection two individuals were present without eligible background checks. This was corrected when the individuals left the operation.
  Corrected Dec 9, 2022, verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  During the inspection a expired epi pen was observed. This was corrected when the epi pen was removed and returned to the parent during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Jan 10, 2022 to Jan 10, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 10, 2022 inspection
- Jan 10, 2022 inspection
- Jan 10, 2022 inspection
- Jan 10, 2022 inspection

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