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Emerald Wood KinderCare
A licensed child care center in Austin, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 610 EMERALD WOOD DR, Austin, TX 78745
County: Travis County
Phone: (512) 443-9515
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 105 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 62855
Permit: Full Permit, issued November 27, 1985
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 18 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 5, Medium 9, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from February 10, 2022 to July 29, 2026, newest first: 22 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 28, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 16, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2026 · Correction verified: May 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children files, 6 needed emergency authorization information.
October 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 29, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2025 · Correction verified: May 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
October 29, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the ten children's files reviewed four lacked completed health statements, and three were missing updated immunizations records.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infant feeding instructios had not been signed or updated within the last 30 days.
June 14, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a trash can overflowing with garbage in a classroom used by the children.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: August 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have their 30 hours of annual training.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: August 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three employees did not have their 24 hours of annual training.
May 28, 2024 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three employees were missing their notarized affidavit.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: July 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were missing their written feeding instructions.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have an emergency food allergy plan in place for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classrooms did not have their evacuation plans posted.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was not instructed to wash their hands after their diaper was changed, and as a result, did not wash their hands.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 11, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three employees did not have their 24 hours of annual training.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 11, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have their 30 hours of annual training.
March 11, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
When I arrived there were two children observed during naptime who were roaming around the classroom without an alternate activity. This was corrected when I asked the caregiver to give the two children something else to do.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children aged two to eleven were watching a movie, that was not related to planned activities that meet educational needs.
July 24, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 17, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff file was missing a notarized affidavit. Another staff file was missing a copy of the caregiver's CPR card. The training has been completed, but the card is missing.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2023 · Correction verified: July 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the number of children she was caring for. The caregiver said their were 8 children present, but then corrected herself and said it was 9 children. The children were counted and there were actually 10 children present in the room.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2023 · Correction verified: September 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four child files were missing updated immunization records.
March 31, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 29, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 28, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 28, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 14, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3401(c)(2) - Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sanitation inspection document was not available for review.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection observed was expired.
August 29, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2022 · Correction verified: September 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
After sending several reminder emails concerning background check fee payment, as of 6/2/2022, the operation has not paid pass due background check fees.
March 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 10, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2022 · Correction verified: February 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Supervision was not maintained when two children were able to climb a fence and leave the playground area.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.