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Child Craft School

8 critical, 28 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 2, 2026.

800 W 30th St, Austin, TX 78705 · (512) 472-3437

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings8 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 2, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2016Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 99 places

Texas HHSC operation #1619697 · 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 providedyes
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 subsidiesyes

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
Jan 20, 2026 to Jan 20, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 20, 2026 inspection
- Jan 20, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 20, 2026 inspection
Jan 2, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/12/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Thee was not enough loose fill surfacinf material where the swings are located.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  First Aid kit was missing first aid emergency guide.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  LAst Sasnitation inspection was conducted on 09/19/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 2, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/12/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  First Aid kit was missing first aid emergency guide.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  LAst Sasnitation inspection was conducted on 09/19/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Thee was not enough loose fill surfacinf material where the swings are located.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Jan 2, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/12/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Thee was not enough loose fill surfacinf material where the swings are located.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  First Aid kit was missing first aid emergency guide.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  LAst Sasnitation inspection was conducted on 09/19/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 2, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on 03/12/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  First Aid kit was missing first aid emergency guide.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  LAst Sasnitation inspection was conducted on 09/19/2024.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Thee was not enough loose fill surfacinf material where the swings are located.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
2025
Jan 27, 2025 to Nov 7, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver was present without a completed background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver was present without a completed background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver was present without a completed background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  One caregiver was present without a completed background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground did not have the required amount of loose fill.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous material. One was missing proof of training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency drill form was not being filled out each month. There was no fire drill documented for January. There was one for February. The smoke detector and CO2 detector tests were being done but not documented.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the expired items were removed and thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground did not have the required amount of loose fill.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous material. One was missing proof of training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the expired items were removed and thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency drill form was not being filled out each month. There was no fire drill documented for January. There was one for February. The smoke detector and CO2 detector tests were being done but not documented.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the expired items were removed and thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground did not have the required amount of loose fill.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency drill form was not being filled out each month. There was no fire drill documented for January. There was one for February. The smoke detector and CO2 detector tests were being done but not documented.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous material. One was missing proof of training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The playground did not have the required amount of loose fill.
  Corrected Apr 5, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The emergency drill form was not being filled out each month. There was no fire drill documented for January. There was one for February. The smoke detector and CO2 detector tests were being done but not documented.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Of four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous material. One was missing proof of training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Mar 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the expired items were removed and thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 13, 2023 to Apr 13, 20234 inspections
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- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
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- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
- Apr 13, 2023 inspection
2022
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2022, verified Jul 27, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  During the inspection 8 staff files were reviewed, and each staff member only had 4 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2022, verified Jul 27, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  During the inspection 8 staff files were reviewed, and each staff member only had 4 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2022, verified Jul 27, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  During the inspection 8 staff files were reviewed, and each staff member only had 4 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
May 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  During the inspection 8 staff files were reviewed, and each staff member only had 4 hours of annual training completed.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2022, verified Jul 27, 2022. Standard 746.5101(b).

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