Renaissance Montessori School
5014 BULL CREEK RD, Austin, TX 78731 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sheryl Wallin
- Phone
- (512) 465-2374
- Regulated since
- Apr 30, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1303237 · number 1671795
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director had 18 out of 30 training hours for the last training year.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Illness & medication
A child's epipen did not have its original labeled container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Other
There were no playground maintenance checks documented for 2026.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Safety & premises
There were no documented fire extinguisher checks for this year.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director had 18 out of 30 training hours for the last training year.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Illness & medication
A child's epipen did not have its original labeled container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Other
There were no playground maintenance checks documented for 2026.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Safety & premises
There were no documented fire extinguisher checks for this year.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was present without active background checks.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was present without an eligible background check.
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 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two caregivers were observed not having physical proximity to have the auditory or visual awareness of the classroom they were assigned to.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver stepped out of the classroom/building to throw away trash leaving the classroom out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed taking away playtime based on a child's behavior during nap time.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training
Two potty training toilets had been used and not cleaned or sanitized.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two children did not wash their hands after eating and after having their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was present without active background checks.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was present without an eligible background check.
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 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two caregivers were observed not having physical proximity to have the auditory or visual awareness of the classroom they were assigned to.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver stepped out of the classroom/building to throw away trash leaving the classroom out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed taking away playtime based on a child's behavior during nap time.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training
Two potty training toilets had been used and not cleaned or sanitized.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two children did not wash their hands after eating and after having their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Records & paperwork
Three staff do not have a notarized affidavit in their file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Staff background & training
The director and caregivers do not have current annual trainings on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Records & paperwork
Three staff do not have a notarized affidavit in their file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Staff background & training
The director and caregivers do not have current annual trainings on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was found during the inspection the room the children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. This was corrected when the caregiver opened the shade on the door.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
It was found during the inspection the operation had medication that was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director moved the medication out of the classroom.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Other
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was found during the inspection the room the children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. This was corrected when the caregiver opened the shade on the door.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
It was found during the inspection the operation had medication that was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director moved the medication out of the classroom.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing written policies for suspension and expultion, insect and sunscreen, and gang free zone.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Out of four children's files reviewed one was missing an emergency contact address. This was corrected when the operation called the parent to obtain the address and wrote it on their admissions form.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The emergency drills have not been documented since April of 2021.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current playground maintenace checklist or a consumer product saftey form completed. Both were corrected during the inspection when the operatoin completed the playground maintenance check by observing the playground. The operation then completed the consumer product safety form by checking the recalled items and signing the form.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing written policies for suspension and expultion, insect and sunscreen, and gang free zone.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Out of four children's files reviewed one was missing an emergency contact address. This was corrected when the operation called the parent to obtain the address and wrote it on their admissions form.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The emergency drills have not been documented since April of 2021.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current playground maintenace checklist or a consumer product saftey form completed. Both were corrected during the inspection when the operatoin completed the playground maintenance check by observing the playground. The operation then completed the consumer product safety form by checking the recalled items and signing the form.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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