# Escuela Hispanoamericana De Texas

Escuela Hispanoamericana De Texas is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Austin, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 74 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Full Permit · Operating
- Address: 12507 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736

- Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Capacity: 74
- License/permit: 1660861
- Operator: not published
- Phone: (512) 627-1749
- Website: https://ehatatx.com
- Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: no
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1287690

## Inspection record
14 findings across 14 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-02-01 to 2026-10-20); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2026-09-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met: There were 14 children observed to be in a shared sleeping location with one care giver and three children under 18 months.    The director corrected this by removing the three children under 18 months. (§746.1613(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1613-a))
- 2025-10-02 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Corrected at inspection: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: An infant was put to sleep with a hat on which came off and was under the infant's head. This was corrected at inspection when the loose item was removed from the crib. (§746.2415(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-b))
- 2025-10-02 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps: Three highchairs in use in the infant room did not have safety straps properly installed and available for use. The operation confirmed the highchairs had been used on the day of inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the straps were put back through the seat covers so they could be used. (§746.2407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2407))
- 2025-10-02 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised: An infant was observed asleep in a nap room that was separated from the main classroom by closed curtains and a sound machine was on at a loud volume. The caregiver in the adjoining room had no auditory or visual awareness of the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the curtains were opened, the volume reduced, and the caregiver began providing active  supervision of the infant. (§746.2401(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2401-7))
- 2025-10-02 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met: There was one infant present in a group of 21 children with a reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the room (§746.1613(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1613-a))
- 2025-10-02 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Adequate Lighting During Naptime: The lighting in the nap room was lowered to the point that not all children were visible. This was corrected at inspection when the shades were opened on the window. (§746.2911; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2911))
- 2023-12-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-02-02: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR: None of the 14 staff on site had hands on CPR training. (§746.1301(a)(4)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-4-a))
- 2023-12-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-03-27: Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements: Out of 10 staff files reviewed none had proof of education. (§746.901(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-2))
- 2023-12-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-02-27: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: One caregiver only had 16 hours of annual training. (§746.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-a))
- 2023-05-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-06-05: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records: During an abuse and neglect investigation, there were missing application records and training records as well. (§746.801(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-3))
- 2022-12-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2022-12-15: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone: It was found there was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check. (§745.621(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-a-2))
- 2022-02-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-02-15: Required Personnel Records: It was found during the inspection that the personnel files were missing several documents and training hours. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901))
- 2022-02-01 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2022-02-14: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For: During the inspection a caregiver was asked how many children she had in her care. She said 16 and there were 15. (§746.1203(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-2))
- 2022-02-01 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2022-02-14: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: It was found during the inspection that a caregiver was left in charge of a classroom with a pending background check. There was also another caregiver in charge of a classroom without a background check. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641))

## Nearby programs
- [The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1089487) — 3.54 km, capacity 235
- [Mama Melli Childcare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1294143) — 3.91 km, capacity 34

## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 1287690 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1287690
- us_census_geocoder record 12507 FITZHUGH RD|AUSTIN|TX|78736 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1660861 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1660861

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