Austin · Licensed center

Cedars International Academy

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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.

State licensing record

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

State licensing record

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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

Preschool$700

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

5124191551

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

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Policies

Details

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.