Cedars International Academy
8416 N INTERSTATE 35, Austin, TX 78753 · Travis County
No longer listed by HHSC: closed, or its permit ended
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 04:00 PM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brittany Woods
- Phone
- (512) 419-1551
- Regulated since
- Oct 24, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1480171 · number 1798073
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 21 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (11), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 8, 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 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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Oct 17, 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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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the inspection, a classroom was seen playing the fortnite video This was brought into compliance when the caregiver turned the game off during the inspection.
HHSC 744.2007(b)(5) — Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-03.
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Other
At the time of the inspection, 2 children's files reviewed did not have their physician's inforamation.
HHSC 744.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
At the time of this inspection, the annual sanitation report had expired.
HHSC 744.2501(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 13, 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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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had two different types if antiseptic ointment in the first aid kit that expired in 2017 and 2022. The director removed these from the first aid kit during inspection.
HHSC 744.2753(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-31.
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Safety & premises
During the January 2025 fire drill the staff and children were not able to safely exit the building within three minutes. This was corrected at inspection when a drill was conducted and everyone was able to exit under 3 minutes.
HHSC 744.3559(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any documentation showing the time of fire drills to ensure that they were able to exit in 3 minutes. The staff had to call another staff during inspection to obtain this information as it was not available for review during inspection.
HHSC 744.3559(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-31.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were not inspected in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
HHSC 744.3607(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detectors were not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
HHSC 744.3619 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-31.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detection system was not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
HHSC 744.3757(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One group of kids were observed in a classroom eating snack while watching cartoons. This was corrected when the caregiver shut off the television.
HHSC 744.2007(b)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Four classrooms had garbage accessible to children as the trash cans contained garbage in them and did not have a lid on them. This was corrected when all four trash cans were removed from the classrooms.
HHSC 744.2507(5) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The provider did have any documentation of inspecting the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, or fire extinguishers monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the provider completed all 3 inspections.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Ten children's admission files were missing the following information: emergency contact address, Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or anemergency-care facility, and authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four staff did not know the children's ages or have anything to locate what the children's ages were during the inspection.
HHSC 744.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One staff allowed children outside on the playground without knowing who the children were left in care with at the end of his shift. During the inspection another staff stated she was only responsible for half of the children and I was able to observe other staff outside present with the other children.
HHSC 744.1205(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 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have documentation of training for ten staff.
HHSC 744.1331(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a written activity plan for any of the children in care including those under 5 years old.
HHSC 744.2003(1) — Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-01.
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Other
Two staff had children watching cartoons in their classrooms. The staff shut off the televisions during the inspection.
HHSC 744.2007(b)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not following the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
HHSC 744.2401(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
HHSC 744.401(2) — Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have children's records available for review during inspection.
HHSC 744.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Records & paperwork
Ten staff personnel files were incomplete and missing the required documents.
HHSC 744.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 26, 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 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.
HHSC 744.2501(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.
HHSC 744.2507(5) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.
HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The following policies were not available for review: Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents Rights
HHSC 744.501(22) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance
HHSC 744.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.
HHSC 744.2501(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.
HHSC 744.2507(5) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is 2 inch hole in the wall of a classroom.
HHSC 744.2507(6) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.
HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation does not have the following operational policies: Illness and exclusion criteria; Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority, Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the operation; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; Emergency preparedness plan; Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your operation is in the home of the permit holder, the director, or a caregiver. If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto-injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?744.2009 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
HHSC 744.501(22) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance playground maintenance checklists emergency drills documentation
HHSC 744.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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