Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Austin, TX has 458 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 50,148 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 252 accept infants. 75 (16%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 5.
What inspectors cite most in Austin
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Home Learning Center #8, Ltd | 78750 | 420 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-02-13 |
| Stepping Stone School III | 78729 | 240 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-10-06 |
| Aisd Mills Third Base | 78749 | 200 | Preschool, School age | 2026-04-08 |
| Clayton Crew | 78739 | 200 | Preschool, School age | 2026-10-03 |
| Kiker Crew | 78739 | 200 | Preschool, School age | 2026-10-21 |
| The Learning Experience | 78737 | 181 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-11-04 |
| Bear Creek Crew | 78739 | 170 | Preschool, School age | 2026-09-09 |
| Stepping Stone School Xviii | 78748 | 170 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-10-23 |
| Baranoff Crew | 78748 | 170 | Preschool, School age | 2026-09-11 |
| The Learning Experience | 78722 | 166 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-09-15 |
| Stepping Stone School Vi | 78750 | 157 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age | 2026-08-04 |
| Kocurek Crew | 78748 | 150 | Preschool, School age | 2026-05-14 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most high-risk citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations | High-risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Congress Kindercare | 78745 | 150 | 75 | 57 |
| Stepping Stone School Xiv | 78748 | 263 | 62 | 49 |
| Learn and Laugh Preschool | 78738 | 43 | 50 | 41 |
| Papa & Nanas Child Care | 78753 | 39 | 41 | 30 |
| Renaissance Academy | 78728 | 60 | 40 | 25 |
| National Elite Gymnastics | 78735 | 136 | 31 | 25 |
| Lsp Four Points, INC. | 78726 | 154 | 33 | 24 |
| Shining Stars Montessori LLC | 78717 | 238 | 33 | 24 |
| Nurturing Child Care Centers | 78721 | 63 | 39 | 23 |
| Bais Menachem | 78759 | 112 | 38 | 23 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 78745 | 34 | 2,994 |
| 78723 | 22 | 1,864 |
| 78748 | 21 | 2,401 |
| 78704 | 20 | 1,981 |
| 78750 | 18 | 2,736 |
| 78757 | 18 | 1,839 |
| 78758 | 18 | 2,044 |
| 78744 | 17 | 1,383 |
| 78749 | 17 | 2,299 |
| 78729 | 16 | 2,107 |
How to check a Austin daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation site. Our Texas guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Austin, TX?
Kinfield lists 458 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Austin, TX, with 50,148 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Austin daycares take infants?
252 licensed programs in Austin, TX are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Austin?
"AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be p…", cited at 93 programs in Austin.