Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition

1712 E 11TH ST, Austin, TX 78702 · Travis County

20cited violations

10serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 136
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Markisha Howard
Phone: (512) 635-4694
Regulated since: Jun 1, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1427887 · number 1758951
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 3
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 1
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	1	0	Staff background & training (1)
2023	16	9	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5)
2022	3	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One employee was not inactivated from the bakground check list for one year.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  One caregiver gave the wrong number of children when asked by the inspector how many children were present.
  
  HHSC 744.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers did not have the required 2 hour transportation training.
  
  HHSC 744.1317(a) — Transportation Safety Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-01. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
- Other
  The first aid kit was missing the following required items: first aid guide, antiseptic, gloves, and tweezers.
  
  HHSC 744.2753(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
- Other
  The antiseptic in the first aid kit was expired. This was correct at inspection when the director removed it and threw it away.
  
  HHSC 744.2753(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during inspection that the operation started offering Transportation without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent a written notification to add Transportation.
  
  HHSC 744.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-11.
- Other
  The building monthly checklist was not available during inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.3113(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The last fire drill was conducted 10/25/23. Fire drills must be practiced each month. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the children practice a fire drill.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The Emergency Evacuation Diagram was not posted.
  
  HHSC 744.3561(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation vehicle did not have a first aid kit available during inspection.
  
  HHSC 744.3817(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver was present without a background check. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver left after the director arrived.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Proof of education was not available to review for one of the caregivers.
  
  HHSC 744.1105(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
- Staff background & training Serious
  8 hours of pre-service training was not available to review for one of the caregivers.
  
  HHSC 744.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
- Staff background & training
  Proof that orientation was completed for the caregiver was not determined.
  
  HHSC 744.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- Orientation Completed
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
- Records & paperwork
  Photo identification was not available to review for one of the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 744.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Drills were documented on the safety plan.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Monthly fire drills were not being completed. This was corrected when the operation completed a fire drill during the inspection. Time: 1 minutes 28 seconds.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-23.
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Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational hand book was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
- Other
  Documentation of drill were not avaiable for review.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
- Food & allergies
  Required posting such as keeping children safe, relocation diagram, the activity plan, the licensing notification poster, telephone numbers and a list for each child food allergies that requires a emegercy plan, was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.403(a) — Posting Requirements-Prominent, Public, or Binder
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Blackshear Elementary Pure Ambition, 1712 E 11TH ST, Austin, TX 78702-2717 (operation ID 1427887, operation number 1758951), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.