Life Kidz Academy
A licensed child care center in Pflugerville, Texas 78660
1006 Old Austin Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. (512) 662-1635.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 18 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Travis County: 3
- 4 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 22 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
18 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 624 child care providers in Travis County had 3.
22 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 3, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on May 6, 2026
Rated High by Texas: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited, at the report to the state on Aug 28, 2025
Rated High by Texas: AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended, at the report to the state on Aug 28, 2025
1 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
18 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 30, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not have information regarding parents rights. The operation updated the policies during the inspection to add parent rights.”
May 6, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“At the time of the inspection, the class went back into the classroom and a child had been left unattended in the bathroom. The child was found by staff and escorted into his classroom.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on his personal cell phone and laptop while in caring for children. This was brought into compliance when he put the devices away,”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The infant room where diapers are changed does not have a handwashing sink.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child’s name.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At the time of the inspection, the playground had garbage littered across the ground. This was brought into compliance when the garbage was picked up during the inspection.”
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Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“The swing set measured 7 feet tall and was 5.5 ft from the fence and is required to be 14 feet use zone from the fence. The swing set also has swinging rings attached which are prohibited equipment.”
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Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
“At the time of the inspection, the tv was on while kids were in the room showing a movie that was not age-appropriate. This was brought into compliance when the tv was turned off and children returned to their classroom.”
Jan 20, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“The CPR training received by three caregivers did not meet the required AHA guidelines.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Two classrooms were observed with inadequate lighting making it difficult to see children’s faces.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“An adult chair in the infant classroom had torn upholstery, exposing the foam. This was corrected when the chair was removed from the classroom”
Aug 28, 2025: report to the state3 deficiencies
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.”
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AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found a child was left unattended in a vehicle.”
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Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found the driver did not have access to the tracking system used to check children in and out.”
Jan 29, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“Observed adult cold and flu medicine in the infant’s classroom. This was corrected when the director removed the medication from the classroom.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three staff files reviewed. Current CPR and First aid certifications were unavialble for review.”
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Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
“Unlabled ointment and boogie saline spray was obseved in infants cubbies. This was corrected when the caregiver in the classroom, labeled the items.”
Aug 2, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“During an investigation inspection it was found that the operation is using an unsanitary environment to wash dishes.”
17 deficiencies older than three years
Mar 3, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 out of 12 caregivers were missing the trainings required for HASA.”
Jan 6, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
“It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets that were loose.”
Jan 5, 2023: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was found during the investigation a caregiver lacked good judgment when they covered children’s faces with blankets and used one blanket to cover three children.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“It was found during the investigation caregivers would leave the nap room unsupervised to use the restroom or to grab items from outside the classroom.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“It was found during the investigation a caregiver intentionally hit a child on the head with a folded blanket.”
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“It was found during the investigation nap mats were observed to be touching each other during naptime with no space in between.”
Jul 27, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“3 of 8 personnel records reviewed were missing communicable diseases and hazardous materials training. 4 of 8 personnel records reviewed were missing physical premises safety, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases and hazardous materials training. 1 of 8 personelle records reviewed were missing food allergy, physical premises safety, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases and hazardous materials training.”
Feb 22, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A crib had a boppy pillow in it with an infant that was 10 months old.”
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Covering Infant’s Head or Crib
“3 infants, two in cribs ages 10 months and 11 months and one on a mat on the floor age 11 months, had their heads completely covered with blankets.”
Feb 18, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver used prohibited punishment, in the form of spanking, on their own child while the group was returning from a walking field trip at the park.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not self report a discipline concern brought to their attention by a concerned neighbor.”
Feb 10, 2022: report to the state4 deficiencies
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AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“During an investigation, it was found that the operation failed to report injury to a child where the child sought medical attention.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“During an investigation it was found that the operation did not obtain written authorization, from the parent, to give the medication to the child daily. According to the operations policies written authorization is required to administer medication to children when in care.”
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Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date
“During an investigation, it was found that a child was being administered prescription medication, with no label or prescription and no box.”
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Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“During an investigation, it was found that the operation is not always recording all instances of a child receiving medication.”
Dec 17, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child with a severe food allergy did not have a completed food allergy plan on file.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“3 of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.”
All 28 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 6, 2026 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 28, 2019.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 100 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 6 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 624 child care providers in Travis County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 18.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Life Kidz Academy This child care provider | 18 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Day School | 11 |
| Pflugerville Montessori House | 12 |
| Pisd Riojas Elementary Extended Day Program | 2 |
| Pisd Barron Elementary Extended Day Program | 5 |
| Pisd Highland Park Elementary Extended Day Program | 5 |
| Pisd Murchison Elementary Extended Day Program | 3 |
| Pisd Rowe Lane Elementary Extended Day Program | 5 |
| Pisd Pflugerville Elementary Extended Day Program | 3 |
| Pisd Springhill Elementary Extended Day Program | 4 |
| Pisd Wieland Elementary Extended Day Program | 4 |
| Pisd Windermere Elementary Extended Day Program | 10 |
| Dione Lewis | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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