Austin · Licensed center
Cedars International Academy
- Medium academic center, licensed for 150 children.
What the state has found
The state lists 9 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — Texas HHSC
Texas HHSC does not currently list this provider in its licensing database as of October 2026, though the record below is one it published. That may mean the license moved, was reissued under a new number, or the program closed — it is not a statement about the record. Check with the provider or the state directly.
- Last visit
- October 3, 2025
- On file
- 9 visits since August 2024
- Most serious
- High —
The smoke detectors were not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
· March 31, 2025
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.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 3, 2025
744.2007(b)(5) - Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
At the time of the inspection, a classroom was seen playing the fortnite video This was brought into compliance when the caregiver turned the game off during the inspection.
744.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
At the time of the inspection, 2 children's files reviewed did not have their physician's inforamation.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · September 10, 2025
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
At the time of this inspection, the annual sanitation report had expired.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · March 31, 2025
744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation had two different types if antiseptic ointment in the first aid kit that expired in 2017 and 2022. The director removed these from the first aid kit during inspection.
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
During the January 2025 fire drill the staff and children were not able to safely exit the building within three minutes. This was corrected at inspection when a drill was conducted and everyone was able to exit under 3 minutes.
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation did not have any documentation showing the time of fire drills to ensure that they were able to exit in 3 minutes. The staff had to call another staff during inspection to obtain this information as it was not available for review during inspection.
744.3607(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The fire extinguishers were not inspected in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
744.3619 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The smoke detectors were not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
744.3757(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors Monthly · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The carbon monoxide detection system was not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · March 10, 2025
744.2007(b)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
One group of kids were observed in a classroom eating snack while watching cartoons. This was corrected when the caregiver shut off the television.
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Four classrooms had garbage accessible to children as the trash cans contained garbage in them and did not have a lid on them. This was corrected when all four trash cans were removed from the classrooms.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 8, 2025
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The provider did have any documentation of inspecting the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, or fire extinguishers monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the provider completed all 3 inspections.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 11, 2024
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Ten children's admission files were missing the following information: emergency contact address, Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or anemergency-care facility, and authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 9 findings
Licensing visit · December 2, 2024
744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Four staff did not know the children's ages or have anything to locate what the children's ages were during the inspection.
744.1205(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 · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
One staff allowed children outside on the playground without knowing who the children were left in care with at the end of his shift. During the inspection another staff stated she was only responsible for half of the children and I was able to observe other staff outside present with the other children.
744.1331(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record · Medium Low · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation did not have documentation of training for ten staff.
744.2003(1) - Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written Plan · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation did not have a written activity plan for any of the children in care including those under 5 years old.
744.2007(b)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Two staff had children watching cartoons in their classrooms. The staff shut off the televisions during the inspection.
744.2401(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation is not following the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
744.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation did not have children's records available for review during inspection.
744.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Ten staff personnel files were incomplete and missing the required documents.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · September 10, 2024
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The following policies were not available for review: Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Parents Rights
744.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.
Aug 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · August 7, 2024
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have a sanitation inspection on file.
744.2507(5) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
There are several pieces of garbage on the playground area.
744.2507(6) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
There is 2 inch hole in the wall of a classroom.
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have a fire inspection on file.
744.501(22) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have the following operational policies: Illness and exclusion criteria; Procedures for handling medical emergencies; Procedures for parental notifications; Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority, Permissions for Transportation, Water Activities, and Fields Trips, if applicable, Animals, Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellant and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable; Procedures for parents to review and discuss with the director any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the operation; Procedures for parents to visit the operation at any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the building, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; Procedures for parents to participate in the operation's activities; Procedures for parents to review a copy of the operation's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; Emergency preparedness plan; Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your operation is in the home of the permit holder, the director, or a caregiver. If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto-injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, S.C. (relating to Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?744.2009 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?)
744.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation does not have the following files required at the operation: liability insurance playground maintenance checklists emergency drills documentation
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How they teach
Academic and STEAM
“With an emphasis on academics and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) through Project-Based Learning focused curriculum”
What it costs
$700 a month for a preschooler
Lower than 83% of the 30 that publish a price.
Cedars International AcademyMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)
- Siblings
- 3rd child discounted to $10/week, 4th child no charge (After-School Program)
A day here
- Hours
- 8:25 AM to 4:05 PM, 5 days a week, school year
- Meals
- Free breakfast and lunch for all students via the National School Meals Program
- Updates for parents
- Website, Edlio Mobile App, letters, phone calls, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Policies
- Special needs
- Special education and Section 504 evaluation/referral process, including Response to Intervention (RtI), available to all students
Details
- Website
- cedars-academy.org
- Address
- 8416 N Interstate 35
- License
- 1798073
- Ages they serve
- Pre-K3 - 12th Grade
- Established
- 2001
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All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach cedars-academy.org/…/index.jsp
What it costs
- Preschool cedars-academy.org
- Sibling discount 4.files.edl.io/…/174050-ea81761b-6dd3-4892-8ad2-964075679d50.pdf
A day here
- Meals, Hours 4.files.edl.io/…/165530-5b5ec804-9064-4f3f-aac7-aca17409477b.pdf
- Updates for parents, Calendar 4.files.edl.io/…/174050-ea81761b-6dd3-4892-8ad2-964075679d50.pdf
Policies
- Special needs cedars-academy.org/…/index.jsp
Details
- Phone, Address childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website cedars-academy.org
- Ages they serve, Established cedars-academy.org
Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.