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Lupine Lane

What the state has found

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
July 24, 2023
On file
1 visit, July 2023 — it cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — During the investigation it was found that the caregivers were unfamiliar with the child and the child's abilities prior to the incident · February 10, 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.

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · July 24, 2023

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR · Medium High

Two caregiver files did not have updated CPR trainings.

State licensing record

Feb 2023 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · February 10, 2023

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for · High

During the investigation it was found that the caregivers were unfamiliar with the child and the child's abilities prior to the incident

746.1205(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

During the investigation it was found that a child left the premises and walked home without the caregiver's knowledge and/or the proper supervision.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Developmental

“Our prime intention is to mindfully and heartfully guide the whole child through a project-based approach to education.”

What it costs

From $1,620 a month

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Part time
$965 to $1,250 a month

A day here

Hours
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Meals
Optional hot lunch plan provides a wholesome, balanced hot meal daily with protein/carb/vegetables; snacks are fresh, cut fruit or vegetables.
Outdoors
Daily outdoor time is a required part of the schedule; limited to 15 minutes in a shaded, misted area when heat index is 101-105°F (or temp 35-40°F); outdoor time is cancelled entirely when heat index exceeds 105°F (or temp is under 35°F).
Sleep
Rest/quiet time is built into the early-afternoon block (1:15-2:05p includes 'Rest Time' among final centers/large group activities); families send a nap roll, blanket, and pillow sized to fit the child's cubby.
Updates for parents
Weekly Intentions/Reflections emailed each Monday by 8:30a and posted outside classrooms; monthly newsletter emailed at the start of each month; main line (512) 900-1090 and info@lupinelane.com; teachers do not access phone/email during school hours and respond within 24 hours after school hours.
Schedule
full-day

Policies

When a child is sick
Child excluded from school for oral/ear/armpit temperature above 100°F with behavior changes or other symptoms, or signs of possible severe illness; a detailed Health and Wellness Reference Chart sets return criteria per illness (e.g., most fevers must be resolved 24 hours without medication).
Biting
Both parents receive a signed Incident Report for a biting or hitting incident; persistent behavior triggers a Positive Behavior Plan or referral to outside resources; behavior endangering other students results in dismissal.

Details

5129001090

Website
lupinelane.com
Address
1001 Highlands Blvd
License
1536382, active
Ages they serve
Ages 2 through 6 years (as of September 1 of the school year)
Established
2011

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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.