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Challenger School

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 30, 2026.

13015 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78729 · (512) 258-1299

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 30, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2016Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 270

Texas HHSC operation #1581698 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jul 2, 2026 to Jul 28, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 28, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
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Jun 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 during an emergency drill.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 during an emergency drill.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 during an emergency drill.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 30, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 during an emergency drill.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 children were not up to date on their vaccinations.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Mar 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 children were not up to date on their vaccinations.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Mar 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 children were not up to date on their vaccinations.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Mar 11, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  2 children were not up to date on their vaccinations.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
2025
Apr 7, 2025 to Apr 7, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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2024
May 15, 2024 to May 15, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- May 15, 2024 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child did not have an updated vaccination record.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child did not have an updated vaccination record.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child did not have an updated vaccination record.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Jun 12, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child did not have an updated vaccination record.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2023, verified Jun 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
2022
Jul 21, 2022 to Jul 21, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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2021
Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 1, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 1, 2021 inspection
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- Oct 1, 2021 inspection
- Oct 1, 2021 inspection

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