Austin · Licensed family home
Growing Patch In-Home Preschool
- Small family home, licensed for up to 11 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- January 29, 2026
- On file
- 2 visits since December 2023 — both cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
During a self-reported investigation, a caregiver was observed lifting a child from a sitting position by one of their arms. The child was diagnosed with nursemaid's elbow.
· August 5, 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.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · January 29, 2026
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours · Medium
The primary caregiver did not have proof of annual training for emergency preparedness, food allergies, and administering medication.
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months · Medium High
The primary caregiver did not have proof of annual training for SIDS, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development.
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High
One child had a medication for a food allergy but did not have a food allergy plan. Another child had a food allergy plan that was not signed by the parent and did not have the medication listed in the plan. Without this medication, the food allergy plan could not be implemented.
Aug 2025 Complaint
Complaint · August 5, 2025
Reported to the state by the program
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747.2705(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing or pulling · High
During a self-reported investigation, a caregiver was observed lifting a child from a sitting position by one of their arms. The child was diagnosed with nursemaid's elbow.
Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 14, 2023
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
The fire drill has not been conducted since September 28,2023. This was corrected at the inspection when a drill was conducted with an exit time of 2 minutes.
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Details
- Address
- 12303 Split Rail Pkwy
- License
- 1785063, active
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
Small means licensed for 5 to 11 children, among Austin-area’s 291 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Full-size is 12, the most any Austin-area family home holds.