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Joy Park Montessori School

4 critical findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 24, 2024.

13171 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78729 · (512) 291-7880

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 24, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2020Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 102

Texas HHSC operation #1696073 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
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.

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2026
Jan 29, 2026 to May 4, 20268 inspections
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- May 4, 2026 inspection
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2025
Mar 6, 2025 to Jun 9, 20258 inspections
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2024
Nov 26, 2024 to Nov 26, 20244 inspections
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- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
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Jul 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
  A 2912 Pre-employment affidavit was not available for review
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
  A 2912 Pre-employment affidavit was not available for review
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
  A 2912 Pre-employment affidavit was not available for review
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
  A 2912 Pre-employment affidavit was not available for review
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given.
May 29, 2024 to May 30, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 30, 2024 inspection
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- May 30, 2024 inspection
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Sep 20, 2023 to Sep 20, 20234 inspections
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Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Mar 8, 2023 to Mar 8, 20234 inspections
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Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During the walk through of the operation, a child was observed in a separate room away from the group. The child was behind a wall separating the classroom and could not be seen by the caregiver who was in the adjoining classroom with the other children.
  Corrected Mar 21, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During the walk through of the operation, a child was observed in a separate room away from the group. The child was behind a wall separating the classroom and could not be seen by the caregiver who was in the adjoining classroom with the other children.
  Corrected Mar 21, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During the walk through of the operation, a child was observed in a separate room away from the group. The child was behind a wall separating the classroom and could not be seen by the caregiver who was in the adjoining classroom with the other children.
  Corrected Mar 21, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Feb 21, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  During the walk through of the operation, a child was observed in a separate room away from the group. The child was behind a wall separating the classroom and could not be seen by the caregiver who was in the adjoining classroom with the other children.
  Corrected Mar 21, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
2022
Nov 4, 2022 to Nov 4, 20224 inspections
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Aug 24, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Observed 8 children files and one child was missing information for the emergency medical authorizzation.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Observed a television sitting on the floor for the childrens use. I explained that the television should be anchored to prevent it from falling over on a child.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Aug 24, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Observed 8 children files and one child was missing information for the emergency medical authorizzation.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Observed a television sitting on the floor for the childrens use. I explained that the television should be anchored to prevent it from falling over on a child.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Aug 24, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Observed 8 children files and one child was missing information for the emergency medical authorizzation.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Observed a television sitting on the floor for the childrens use. I explained that the television should be anchored to prevent it from falling over on a child.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Aug 24, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Observed 8 children files and one child was missing information for the emergency medical authorizzation.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Observed a television sitting on the floor for the childrens use. I explained that the television should be anchored to prevent it from falling over on a child.
  Corrected Aug 31, 2022, verified Aug 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(9).
Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 8, 20224 inspections
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2021
Sep 16, 2021 to Dec 20, 20218 inspections
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- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
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- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection

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Joy Park Montessori School this page	Infant–School	102	7:30a–5:30p	4 crit
Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School	Infant–School	71	7a–6p	Clear
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Infant–School · 102 places4 crit
Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School
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Casa Meraki School
Infant–School · 51 placesNo findings
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