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Achieve Learning Child Development Center

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 19, 2026
On file
7 visits since October 2021 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector at the operation. · July 22, 2024

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 19, 2026

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

There was one employee that did not have their First Aid training up to date.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 24, 2025

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface · Medium High

The edge of the changing mat on the changing station was torn.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 12, 2024

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures · Medium High

There is not an emergency preparedness plan for the center.

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name · Medium Low

A list of employees was not posted. The director made a list of curerent employees and posted it during inspection.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · July 22, 2024

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High

Three out of four staff did not have current First Aid and CPR certifications on file.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High

The operation has not completed a fire drill since March 2024.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System · High

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector at the operation.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year · Medium High

The operation has completed one severe weather drill in March 2024. They have conducted no lock down drills. In 2023 they had two severe weather drills and one lock down drill.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules · High

The operation failed to produce a copy of the operational policies during the annual inspection. The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan on file as well.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium

One out of four staff did not have a copy of their personnel file available for review at the time of inspection. One out of four staff were missing 5 hours of annual training for 2023-2024. One out of four staff was missing a notarized affidavit.

746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required · Medium High

The operation failed to have an extra staff in the building while children were napping at the time of inspection leaving children unsupervised.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating · Medium High

Inspector observed that children did not wash hands before eating snack. The children also did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 13, 2023

746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification · Medium

The children's product certification form has not been reviewed since October 11, 2021. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver reviewed the recalled products and updated the form.

State licensing record

Sep 2022 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · September 20, 2022

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium

The antiseptic solution was expired in the first aid kit.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact · Medium High

Out of 4 child files reviewed 4 were missing complete emergency contact information.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Out of 4 child files reviewed 2 were missing up to date immunizations according to their age.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium

Playground check sheets were not available.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

Out of 4 staff files reviewed 3 were missing an employment affidavit.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

The netting under the mulch on the playground is exposed casing a tripping hazard for the children.

State licensing record

Oct 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 7, 2021

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

A caregiver was present and caring for children without being eligible. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.

State licensing record

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Openings, child care subsidies, and ratios and staff aren’t on this page.

How they teach

Developmental

“we focus on child-centered teaching, developmentally appropriate practices, and the belief that “children learn as they play” and “play is a child’s work.””

What it costs

$700 to $750 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part time
$375 to $650 a month
Application fee
$100

A day here

Hours
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided daily
Outdoors
Daily outdoor play with teacher-led and free play activities
Diapers
Center changes diapers; diapers available for purchase, or parents may supply their own
Screens
TV allowed for children over 2, educational only, max 1 hour/day
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app or email
Schedule
full-time, part-time (2-4 days/week)
Closed
7 holidays and breaks a year
Dates11 holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day + day after, three days for Christmas

Policies

When a child is sick
Must be fever-free and symptom-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before returning
Special needs
Inclusive environment; designated space for intervention/therapy, lesson accommodations, and language translation

Details

5122810616

Website
achievelearningcdc.org
Address
509 M L K Dr
License
1688733, active

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All checked July 2026.

How they teach

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State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Policies

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.