No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Emerald Wood Kindercare
610 Emerald Wood Dr, Austin
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 27, 1985
- Phone
- 5124439515
- Website
- www.kindercare.com
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Inspector's note: Of the 10 children files, 6 needed emergency authorization information. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-30.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: During the inspection, a caregiver was present, with children, that has not been cleared from the Centralized Background Check Unit yet. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-29.
- Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
Inspector's note: Of the ten children's files reviewed four lacked completed health statements, and three were missing updated immunizations records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-15. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: Four infant feeding instructios had not been signed or updated within the last 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-01.
- Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: The director did not have their 30 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-21. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: Three employees did not have their 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-21. - Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Inspector's note: There was a trash can overflowing with garbage in a classroom used by the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
- Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Inspector's note: Two classrooms did not have their evacuation plans posted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-28. - Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: Two infants were missing their written feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-28. - Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Inspector's note: Three employees did not have their 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-11. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-14. - Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector's note: A child was not instructed to wash their hands after their diaper was changed, and as a result, did not wash their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-28. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: The operation did not have an emergency food allergy plan in place for a child with a diagnosed food allergy. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07. - Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: The director did not have their 30 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-11. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Inspector's note: Three employees were missing their notarized affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-06-14. - Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Inspector's note: Children aged two to eleven were watching a movie, that was not related to planned activities that meet educational needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: Four child files were missing updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-08. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-17. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-28.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.