La Tribu Rural
9000 MENCHACA RD, Austin, TX 78748 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jahveniz Rojas
- Phone
- (512) 428-6688
- Regulated since
- Nov 22, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1489087 · number 1804259
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation before closing from August 1-18, 2025.
HHSC 746.301(9) — Notification of Closure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation's goats were observed roaming the playground unsupervised and there was fecal matter present on the loose fill. This was corrected at inspection when an area where the goats can freely roam unsupervised was identified and the afternoon routine was updated.
HHSC 746.3901(2) — Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-20.
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Other
The use zones for two slides measured less than 6 feet from the bottom of the slide to the wooden perimeter of the play area.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Video footage obtained during a DFPS investigation showed a caregiver on the phone while supervising children during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Video footage obtained during a DFPS case showed a caregiver grabbing and pulling a child, as well as pulling the child's hair.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Other
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.