# Open Door Preschool at M Station

Open Door Preschool at M Station is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Austin, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 98 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Full Permit · Operating
- Address: 2918 E Martin Luther King Jr B, Austin, TX 78702

- Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Capacity: 98
- License/permit: 1382606
- Operator: not published
- Phone: (512) 610-7383
- Website: www.opendoorpreschool.org
- Hours: 07:15 AM-05:45 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: yes
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=949448

## Inspection record
13 findings across 16 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-07-28 to 2026-03-05); 10 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2024-05-24 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-07-26: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle: The van used for transportation did not have a safety system alarm. (§746.5625(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-a))
- 2023-07-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-07-26: 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 the classroom for approximately one minute when the class left the room for a fire drill.    This was self reported.  This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The caregiver was counseled and retrained on supervision and transitions. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4))
- 2022-08-10 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-18: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There is still tubing protruding out of the ground on the playground causing a tripping hazard.      In one classroom a fan was on a low shelf accessible to children. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701))
- 2022-07-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-24: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: Out of 10 staff files reviewed, 3 were missing training on administering medication, one was missing training on food allergies, and one was missing hazardous material training. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e))
- 2022-07-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-03: Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training: Out of 10 staff files reviewed 6 were missing documentation of completing orientation. (§746.901(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-10))
- 2022-07-28 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-31: Annual Sanitation Inspection (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a))
- 2022-07-28 — Records, permits & program, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-10: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities: Two caregivers were observed on their personal devices during nap time. (§746.1203(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-6))
- 2022-07-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2022-08-08: Required Immunizations: Two children did not have all of the immunizations required for their age group. (§746.613(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-a))
- 2022-07-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-09-01: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.: Out of 10 staff files reviewed one was missing First Aid/CPR. (§746.1315(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-a))
- 2022-07-28 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-10: Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name: One classroom labels nap mats using numbers, a name to number list was not available. (§746.4503(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4503-b))
- 2022-07-28 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-10: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There is tubing protruding out of the ground on the playground causing a tripping hazard.  There is also trash around the playground accessible to children. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701))
- 2022-07-28 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-08-03: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: One child with a known food allergy is missing a food allergy action plan. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819))
- 2022-07-28 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-07-29: Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated: One child is missing completed medication authorization. (§746.3803(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3803-a-1))

## Nearby programs
- [The Learning Experience](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1529302) — 0.42 km, capacity 166
- [Creative Action After School at   Campbell Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1312690) — 0.7 km, capacity 60
- [Yoga Peace School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1318289) — 0.76 km, capacity 47
- [Xochitl Montessori and Spanish Immersion School, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1476097) — 1.09 km, capacity 36
- [Green Sprout Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1229043) — 1.11 km, capacity 96
- [Los Amiguitos](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1314952) — 1.22 km, capacity 34

## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 949448 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=949448
- us_census_geocoder record 2918 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR B|AUSTIN|TX|78702 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1382606 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1382606
- tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-3dt2.3d7x-tx2y (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1382606

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