Austin · Licensed center

Empower Kidz Drop In

What the state has found

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
August 4, 2026
On file
1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Medium High — Staff was observed to be supervising a class outside from the office and assisting parents in administrative/clerical duties. · August 4, 2026

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.

Aug 2026 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · August 4, 2026

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation · Medium

The most recent CCR inspection was not observed to be posted.

746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children · Medium High

Staff was observed to be supervising a class outside from the office and assisting parents in administrative/clerical duties.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Play-based

“knowing that their child is in a safe, clean, and fun play-based environment!”

Who cares for your child

Nina Garcia (Director), 17 years in early childhood.

What it costs

Siblings
Greater sibling discount for Members: 15% vs. 10% for non-Members

A day here

Meals
Parents provide meals; Little Spoon pre-prepared meals available as a paid last-resort backup; nut-free facility; infants' milk/formula/food must be parent-provided
Updates for parents
Parent Portal (for check-in, reservations) plus a mobile app on iOS and Android

Details

5127586860

Website
empowerkidzdropin.com
Address
2951 Ranch Road 620 S Ste 107
License
1824480, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks to 10 years old

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

A day here

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.