Uphaus Child Development Center
Does Uphaus Child Development Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 24 child-care citations for Uphaus Child Development Center in AUSTIN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
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
This investigation found that supervision was not maintained when a child was left in the classroom alone.
- High
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
One child was left alone unsupervised.
- High
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
A toddler was left unsupervised in the classroom for several minutes.
Show 21 earlier citations
- High
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
It was found while looking at background checks there was a person at the operation that did not have a background check. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was found while conducting an inspection that one of the caregivers still had a pending background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
- Medium High
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan form completed by a health care professional or physician.
- Medium High
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
One child did not have a completed emergency allergy plan as it was missing one of the two medications listed as required by a physician.
- Medium High
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The operation has a fire extinguisher showing that it needs to be serviced as it is in the red.
- Medium High
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation did not have any documentation showing that the fire extinguishers have been inspected monthly.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director did not have current training in CPR or First Aid.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Due to a caregiver being out on leave, 1 caregiver has been left with a combined group of children ages 16 months old to 4 years old during nap time recently. This group usually has between 23 to 31 children in it.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 infants with 1 caregiver.
- Medium High
744.2401(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
While there was a water jug available, there were no drinking cups available when the children were outside and requesting water.
- Medium High
744.201(4) - Designating Director
It was found that while conducting the inspection, the operation did not have any one designated as program director or site director.
- Medium High
744.2507(10) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
It was found while conducting the inspection that there were cleaning supplies left out accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed.
- Medium
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
At inspection, the operation did not have documentation showing fire drills were conducted during the month of December, 2024.
- Medium
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
The operation did not have a menu available or posted.
- Medium
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation had an expired Epinephrine Auto-Injector which is part of a child's emergency allergy plan. The Epinephrine Auto-Injector expired May 2023.
- Medium
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
One caregiver did not complete all of the required annual health and safety trainings.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five caregivers were missing training on a few of the required health and safety trainings that must be completed annually.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file was missing immunization records.
- Medium
744.2005(b)(3) - Written Activity Plans - Followed by Caregivers
The original activity plan that was posted was from February 2022. The activity plan was replaced with the current activity plan, however, staff did not follow the plan that was outlined for the day.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.