Nurturing Child Care Centers
1054 SPRINGDALE RD STE L, Austin, TX 78721 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Delica Carter
- Phone
- (512) 928-8588
- Regulated since
- Oct 24, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1290603 · number 1662781
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 21 | 7 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (9), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The director credential expired on 1/30/2026, the director certificate was not renewed or updated.
HHSC 746.1057 — Director Certificate Not Renewed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Other
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Jan 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sanitation inspection was expired on 4/25/2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Other
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing 5 children records, one child record was missing the admission date. *This was corrected at inspection when the child admission date was added to the child record.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Fire drills were conducted month by month, but the duration of the fire drill needed to be documented.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed swaddled in their crib during inspection.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-17. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that the childcare facility did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe regarding a situation that may have placed a child at risk. This was corrected at inspection the director informed me they will report situations when it is alleged children were placed at risk by prohibited punishment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available at the follow up inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Illness & medication
Out of 6 children records reviewed at a follow up inspection: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - two were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing consent for emergency care - one was missing elementary name and phone number - one was missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - one was missing some of the required immunizations - one was missing food allergy and special needs statements
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Staff background & training
Of five personnel files reviewed at a follow up inspection: - 1 was missing building safety and hazardous material annual training - 1 was missing 9 of the required 24 hours of annual training
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of 5 staff records reviewed, 5 staff were missing current first aid and cpr training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-08.
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Staff background & training
Out of five caregiver files reviewed, four were missing the required infant trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
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Staff background & training
The person transporting children does not have proof of the required annual transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep in a swing with a blanket during inspection. The blanket was removed and the infant was moved to a crib that contained a bobby pillow. This was corrected at insepction when the bobby pillow was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Safety & premises
Two infants had bottles with them in their cribs during inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles were removed.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Other
The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the expired items.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Other
The most recent 2936 inspection form and current employee list were not posted.
HHSC 746.403(a) — Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground equipment was observed to have broken plastic by the stairs. The director stated children will be kept away from this part of the equipment.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Safety & premises
The playground equipment did not have sufficient loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Safety & premises
The documentation of emergency drills was not available at inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Illness & medication
Out of 6 children records reviewed: - one was missing the date of enrollment - one was missing the child's address - two were missing the parent's address - one was missing the emergency contact phone number - five were missing the emergency contact address - one was missing doctor address and phone number - one was missing elementary name and phone number - two were missing a signed statement that operational policies were received - one was missing a health statement - two were missing some of the required immunizations - two were missing food allergy and special needs statements
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Staff background & training
Of five personnel files reviewed: - 5 were missing annual training certificates to show proof of annual hours - 3 were missing date of hire - 3 were missing notarized affidavits - 2 were missing diplomas - 1 was missing proof of orientation and receiving operational policies
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Staff background & training
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies are missing sections.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 10, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Safety & premises
A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 1, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided proof of liability insurance.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 13, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been provided.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook has not been provided.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Safety & premises
A copy of the annual fire inspection has not been provided.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Other
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed in the last year.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is missing the promotion of physical activity section of the parent handbook.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill logs show that the last fire drill took place in April 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
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Safety & premises
Smoke detector and Carbon monoxide detector testing is not being logged monthly.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Illness & medication Serious
6 children's files were reviewed. 3 children needed up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
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Safety & premises
A copy of the annual fire inspection was not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Records & paperwork
The playground checklist form was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-13. Correction verified 2022-06-13.
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Other
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