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Mainspring at Live Oak

8 critical, 8 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 14, 2026.

1100 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704 · (512) 442-2301

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings8 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 48 inspections and 24 investigations (72 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 14, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 1986. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 115

Texas HHSC operation #21007 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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
Jan 16, 2026 to May 19, 202612 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 16, 2026 inspection
Jan 14, 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
  There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 14, 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
  There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 14, 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
  There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 14, 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
  There is a violation of this standard, as a child was left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2025
Apr 8, 2025 to May 23, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 23, 2025 inspection
- May 23, 2025 inspection
- May 23, 2025 inspection
- May 23, 2025 inspection
- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
- Apr 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 8, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 22, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 22, 2024 inspection
- Nov 22, 2024 inspection
- Nov 22, 2024 inspection
- Nov 22, 2024 inspection
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  A staff member didn't have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking, as was expired. *Compliance was met, as the current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking was completed after, the certificate was sent via email with a renewed date of 12/02/2024.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  A staff member didn't have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking, as was expired. *Compliance was met, as the current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking was completed after, the certificate was sent via email with a renewed date of 12/02/2024.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  A staff member didn't have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking, as was expired. *Compliance was met, as the current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking was completed after, the certificate was sent via email with a renewed date of 12/02/2024.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  A staff member didn't have a current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking, as was expired. *Compliance was met, as the current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking was completed after, the certificate was sent via email with a renewed date of 12/02/2024.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Dec 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jan 22, 2024 to Aug 26, 202416 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
- Aug 19, 2024 inspection
- Jul 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jul 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jul 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jul 29, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 3, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 3, 2024 inspection
- Jan 24, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 24, 2024 inspection
- Jan 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 22, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Dec 20, 2023 to Dec 20, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
- Dec 20, 2023 inspection
Nov 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  There was a caregiver present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
Nov 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  There was a caregiver present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
Nov 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  There was a caregiver present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
Nov 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  There was a caregiver present without an eligible background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the evidence gathered during the inspection, a caregiver attempted to restrict a child during nap.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2023, verified Dec 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the evidence gathered during the inspection, a caregiver attempted to restrict a child during nap.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2023, verified Dec 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the evidence gathered during the inspection, a caregiver attempted to restrict a child during nap.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2023, verified Dec 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the evidence gathered during the inspection, a caregiver attempted to restrict a child during nap.
  Corrected Dec 7, 2023, verified Dec 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

Jun 6, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of ten children's files did not have emergency care authorization.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Five out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan available for review.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Five out of ten staff did not have a photo ID in their file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of ten children's files did not have emergency care authorization.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan available for review.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Five out of ten staff did not have a photo ID in their file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Five out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of ten children's files did not have emergency care authorization.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan available for review.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Five out of ten staff did not have a photo ID in their file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Five out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Two out of ten children's files did not have emergency care authorization.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(12).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Five out of ten staff files reviewed did not have the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Five out of ten staff did not have a photo ID in their file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan available for review.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
2022
Dec 12, 2022 to Dec 12, 20224 inspections
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- Dec 12, 2022 inspection
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- Dec 12, 2022 inspection
Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not complete an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not complete an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not complete an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not report an incident to Child Care Regulation that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not complete an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.701(5).
Mar 11, 2022 to Jun 20, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
- Mar 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 11, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Sep 16, 2021 to Oct 1, 20218 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 1, 2021 inspection
- Oct 1, 2021 inspection
- Oct 1, 2021 inspection
- Oct 1, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
- Sep 16, 2021 inspection
Sep 13, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Release of Children
  The operation withheld a child from their parent.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4101.
Sep 13, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Release of Children
  The operation withheld a child from their parent.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4101.
Sep 13, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Release of Children
  The operation withheld a child from their parent.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4101.
Sep 13, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Release of Children
  The operation withheld a child from their parent.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4101.

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