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Crenshaw Athletic Club

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
June 25, 2025
On file
6 visits since October 2021 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — Out of six children's files reviewed, none of them had emergency care authorizations. · September 6, 2023

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 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 25, 2025

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

Out of the eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had completed 12 out of the required 24 training hours and was missing training in child maltreatment. A second caregiver had completed 17 out of the 24 required hours.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements · Medium

Of the eight staff files reviewed, one staff did not have documentation of how they meet the educational requirements.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 13, 2025

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used · Medium

There were two EpiPens that expired on 05/2025.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) · Medium Low

Out of the eight files reviewed four were missing their preemployment affidavits.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 7, 2024

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

2 children with emergency medications didnt have an emergency plan from the doctor on record.

State licensing record

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 6, 2023

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization · High

Out of six children's files reviewed, none of them had emergency care authorizations.

State licensing record

Oct 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 19, 2022

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded · Medium High

It was found during the inspection the air conditioner unit was accessible to children.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment · Medium

It was found during the inspection the play structure did not have the proper use zone.

State licensing record

Oct 2021 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 27, 2021

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

The operation does not have a current health inspection on file.

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

While reviewing eight staff files, one child is missing a phone number and address for their emergency contact. One child is missing a health statement. The operation obtained the missing emergency contact address and phone number during the inspection.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements · Medium

While reviewing six staff files, four were missing proof of education, two were missing affidavits.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Academic

“Crenshaw Palaestra is an educational program dedicated to the development of children through preschool academics and athletics.”

What it costs

$620 a month for a preschooler

Preschool$620

Lower than 93% of the 30 that publish a price.

Crenshaw Athletic ClubMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time
$340 to $485 a month
Application fee
$100

A day here

Hours
7:45 AM to 12:00 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Meals
Morning snack provided daily; water served at snack/meals/after active play; Lunch Bunch children bring their own lunch from home
Outdoors
Preschool/Pre-K children get a minimum of 90 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous active play daily, overlapping with outdoor play when weather permits
Sleep
Lunch Bunch children are divided into two groups depending on whether or not they take a nap
Diapers
Children must be toilet-trained before enrolling; staff cannot provide toilet training or diapering
Updates for parents
Notes, accident reports, and field trip notices sent via email, in person, posted, or through iClass Portal/Brightwheel app
Schedule
2, 3, or 5 days per week (Tue/Thu, Mon/Wed/Fri, or Mon-Fri), with an optional extended Lunch Bunch session to 2:45 p.m.
Closed
Closes for various holidays throughout the year (no prorating) plus observes winter break and spring break coinciding with the AISD calendar

Policies

When a child is sick
Child excluded for fever ≥100.0°F (must be fever-free without medication 24 hours before returning), vomiting/diarrhea, contagious disease, active head lice, eye/ear discharge, or inability to comfortably participate in activities; may return after 24 hours symptom-free or with a health-care professional's statement
Special needs
Inclusive program; requires a copy of the child's IEP on file with an action plan, may recommend alternative care if additional support creates a staffing/ratio/financial burden

Details

5124535551

Website
crenshaws.com
Address
5000 Fairview Dr
License
526636, active
Ownership
For-profit

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State record

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

A day here

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.