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La Mere Academy
- Large play-based center, licensed for 209 children.
What the state has found
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- August 20, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since July 2021 — all of them cited findings · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
The operation failed to ensure an infant was not kept in a highchair for more than 15 minutes when not eating.
· August 20, 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 4 findings
Complaint · August 20, 2026
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting · Medium High
The operation failed to ensure an infant was comforted when the child remained upset for an extended period.
746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc. · Medium High
The operation failed to ensure diaper cream was applied to the child as directed by the parent.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes · High
The operation failed to ensure an infant was not kept in a highchair for more than 15 minutes when not eating.
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent · Medium High
The operation failed to ensure the infant's daily report accurately documented the care provided to the child.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 30, 2026
746.4003(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors · Medium
While conducting first aid kit audit. There was a required items missing in the first aid kit.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) · Low
While conducting staff file audit. There were five files missing required documentation.
May 2026 Complaint
Complaint · May 21, 2026
746.3311(a)(3) - Special Diets - Employees given information · No longer on the state’s site as of August 31, 2026
746.3311(a)(3) - Special Diets - Employees given information
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 23, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually · Medium High
The operation did not turn in the required training. The files were reviewed for the HASA and the drivers for the vans did not have current transportation training.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High
The operation did not turn in the completed food allergy plan. The allergy alert plan for one child did not have a parent signature.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required · Medium
The operation did not turn in the required training. Training hours were reviewed for the HASA and all 10 records were missing the Hazardous materials training and Abuse/Neglect Training.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · November 17, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High
The allergy alert plan for one child did not have a parent signature.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment · Medium
The 10 staff records reviewed for the HASA did not have training for Child Maltreatment.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required · Medium
Training hours were reviewed for the HASA and all 10 records were missing the Hazardous materials training and Abuse/Neglect Training.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually · Medium High
The files were reviewed for the HASA and the drivers for the vans did not have current transportation training.
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 28, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Staff records were reviewed and the 9 out of the 10 records did not have the 6 required topics for the year.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
During inspection two employees were present supervising children that did not have an eligible background. The employees left during the inspection.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 12, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
During the inspection, two of the five files were not available for review.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 14, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
Out of 10 staff records reviewed the following was missing: - 9 records were missing annual Administering Medications training - 1 record was missing current Transportation training
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 14, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver has a pending background check while caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the classroom.
Feb 2023 Complaint
Complaint · February 10, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
While conducting an investigation it was found that children were not appropriately supervised when the caregiver did not adequately intervene when a known biter was in the classroom.
Nov 2022 Complaint
Complaint · November 9, 2022
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was inappropriately supervised while in care.
Jul 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 8, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium
Out of ten personnel records reviewed, five records did not have personnel and training records available for review.
May 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 10, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
A fire inspection had not been conducted within the required time frame.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records · Medium
Out of ten personnel records reviewed, five records were missing required documentation.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High
Out of ten children's records reviewed, four records were missing current immunizations.
Jul 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 30, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of August 31, 2026
Out of nine personnel records reviewed, the following was observed: -Three records were missing Proof of Education; -Two records were missing current CPR and First Aid certification; and, -One record was missing a Notarized Affidavit of Employment
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How they teach
Play-based
“Play-based, teacher lead curriculum geared towards the needs of each specific stage of early childhood”
What it costs
$1,650 a month for an infant
Austin-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.
- Application fee
- $250
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack provided daily; vegetarian option available; nut-free facility
- Diapers
- Diapers/wipes provided (Kirkland or Pampers) via school diaper service, or families may supply their own disposable diapers/pull-ups and wipes
- Screens
- No screens for children under age 2; children 2+ limited to 30 minutes/day unless otherwise communicated to families
- Updates for parents
- Playground childcare app for daily reports, real-time updates, media, messaging, and tuition payments
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Excluded for fever of 100.4°F+, vomiting/diarrhea, pink eye (until 24h after antibiotic treatment begins), head lice (until treated and no live lice), and other listed symptoms; must be fever-free 24 hours without medication before returning
- Biting
- Biting child is closely supervised and their identity kept confidential from other families; preventive strategies (sign language, teacher shadowing) are used; ongoing biting may result in the child being picked up or dis-enrolled
- Special needs
- Accommodates special needs/differing abilities through flexible teaching methods and designated space for intervention sessions or therapies when needed
Details
- Website
- lamereacademy.com
- Address
- 16600 Ronald W Reagan Blvd
- License
- 1702806, active
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All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach lamereacademy.com
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Application fee lamereacademy.com/…/Tuition-Rates-Ratio-2025.pdf
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Diapers, Screens lamereacademy.com/…/La-Mere-Academy-Family-Handbook-2025.pdf
- Updates for parents lamereacademy.com
- Hours lamereacademy.com
Policies
- When a child is sick, Biting, Special needs lamereacademy.com/…/La-Mere-Academy-Family-Handbook-2025.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website lamereacademy.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.