Paragon Prep Preschool
831 HOUSTON ST, Austin, TX 78756 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 179
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Laura Lane
- Phone
- (512) 452-5437
- Regulated since
- Jul 24, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1447784 · number 1775204
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Jan 30, 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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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There are concerns with supervision.
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 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Safety & premises
There were concerns with leaving unattended energy drink. within the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Illness & medication
There are concerns with incident communication.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There are concerns with supervision.
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 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Safety & premises
There were concerns with leaving unattended energy drink. within the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-02. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Illness & medication
There are concerns with incident communication.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 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 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing documentation of training on responding to allergic reactions and food allergies, as required.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Staff background & training
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, four caregivers did not have their current CPR/First Aid training or were missing documentation of the hands-on skills portion.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Safety & premises
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in one of the classrooms, and sharp materials were found in a drawer that was accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the outlet was covered and the sharp objects were moved out of reach from children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing documentation of training on responding to allergic reactions and food allergies, as required.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Staff background & training
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, four caregivers did not have their current CPR/First Aid training or were missing documentation of the hands-on skills portion.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Safety & premises
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in one of the classrooms, and sharp materials were found in a drawer that was accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the outlet was covered and the sharp objects were moved out of reach from children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 15, 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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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · 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, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 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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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two electrical outlets were accessible to children and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two electrical outlets were accessible to children and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
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Other
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Dec 5, 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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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 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 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 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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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left unattended in a classroom for 1-2 minutes.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was not released to an authorized person.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was left unattended in a classroom for 1-2 minutes.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a child was not released to an authorized person.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 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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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.