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Emerson Academy

20 critical, 4 serious findings across 88 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 13, 2026.

1 Valley View Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664 · (512) 252-0400

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsRound Rock licensed centers, n=78

Critical findings20 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 60 inspections and 28 investigations (88 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 13, 2026.

Critical20 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

74% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2008Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 133

Texas HHSC operation #881992 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
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
Jul 16, 2026 to Sep 2, 20268 inspections
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- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
Jul 13, 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 in a room while in care.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Sep 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 13, 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 in a room while in care.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Sep 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 13, 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 in a room while in care.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Sep 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 13, 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 in a room while in care.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2026, verified Sep 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 3, 2026 to Apr 15, 202612 inspections
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- Apr 15, 2026 inspection
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Mar 2, 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 opened a playground gate and entered the parking lot.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 2, 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 opened a playground gate and entered the parking lot.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 2, 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 opened a playground gate and entered the parking lot.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 2, 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 opened a playground gate and entered the parking lot.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 28, 20254 inspections
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- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
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Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  During an investigation it was found that the operation did not use sanitary holders between food and the floor.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  During an investigation it was found that the operation did not use sanitary holders between food and the floor.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  During an investigation it was found that the operation did not use sanitary holders between food and the floor.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
Aug 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  During an investigation it was found that the operation did not use sanitary holders between food and the floor.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2025, verified Oct 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
May 13, 2025 to Jun 27, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 27, 2025 complaint investigation
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2024
Oct 25, 2024 to Dec 2, 20248 inspections
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Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver while trying to calm a child.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver while trying to calm a child.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver while trying to calm a child.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Prohibited punishment was used by a caregiver while trying to calm a child.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Jun 6, 2024 to Aug 20, 20248 inspections
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2023
Sep 19, 2023 to Oct 16, 20239 inspections
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- Sep 19, 2023 inspection
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse occurred.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and held them above the ground while carrying the child by the arm and held the child down against their nap mat.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection
No findings
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and held them above the ground while carrying the child by the arm and held the child down against their nap mat.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse occurred.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Sep 19, 2023Inspection
No findings
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse occurred.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and held them above the ground while carrying the child by the arm and held the child down against their nap mat.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse occurred.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and held them above the ground while carrying the child by the arm and held the child down against their nap mat.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Sep 15, 2023 to Sep 19, 20231 inspection and 4 investigations
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- Sep 19, 2023 inspection
- Sep 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Sep 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Sep 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Sep 15, 2023 self-reported incident

Show 60 older visits, not counted above

Jul 27, 2023 to Jul 27, 20234 inspections
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Jul 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  A caregiver was missing a valid background check due to the operation not properly verifying the people list. The caregiver was sent home to wait for clearance.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One out of ten caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid on file.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The outdoor play area does not have 6 inches of loose-fill around the equipment.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  A caregiver was missing a valid background check due to the operation not properly verifying the people list. The caregiver was sent home to wait for clearance.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The outdoor play area does not have 6 inches of loose-fill around the equipment.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One out of ten caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid on file.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  A caregiver was missing a valid background check due to the operation not properly verifying the people list. The caregiver was sent home to wait for clearance.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The outdoor play area does not have 6 inches of loose-fill around the equipment.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One out of ten caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid on file.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jul 6, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The outdoor play area does not have 6 inches of loose-fill around the equipment.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  A caregiver was missing a valid background check due to the operation not properly verifying the people list. The caregiver was sent home to wait for clearance.
  Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One out of ten caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid on file.
  Corrected Jul 20, 2023, verified Jul 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Feb 22, 2023 to Apr 18, 20238 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Apr 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Apr 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Apr 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Apr 7, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 24, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 22, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 22, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 22, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 22, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Aug 16, 2022 to Nov 10, 202212 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Oct 27, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 27, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 27, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 27, 2022 self-reported incident
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- Sep 22, 2022 self-reported incident
- Sep 22, 2022 self-reported incident
- Sep 22, 2022 self-reported incident
- Sep 22, 2022 self-reported incident
- Aug 16, 2022 inspection
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2021
Oct 4, 2021 to Dec 30, 202112 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Oct 4, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 4, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 4, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 4, 2021 complaint investigation

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