Austin Butterfly Academy
Home daycare in Austin, TX. Austin, TX 78704. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
Austin Butterfly Academy is a licensed home daycare in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 12 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The program follows a nature-based, play-based, Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Austin Butterfly Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
Show 17 older violations on file
747.901 - Personnel Records
Out of three files reviewed, three were missing proof of background checks, two were missing education requirements and a photo ID.
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no record of the monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire extingushers were tested.
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
A fire extinguisher is not mounted.
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguisher is not mounted.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There is no documentation of monthly emergnecy drills available for review. This was corrected at the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented.
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no doucmentation of monthly smoke detector tests. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detector was tested.
747.4403(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure
A trampoline on the playground is not installed on a resilient surface. This was corrected at the inspection when the trampoline was removed from an area that children can access.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers were present who did not have eligible background checks. They left during the inspection.
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The provider was missing some of the required information in her parent handbook.
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child was missing immunization records.
747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
The provider didn't have all the required postings.
747.901 - Personnel Records
The provider and her employee didn't have notarized affidavits for employment. The employee was missing a signed orientation form.
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The fire extinguisher is mounted too high. The top of the extinguisher is over five feet above the floor.
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The operation didn't have recent documentation of completing emergency drills and safety checks.
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
The provider didn't have a written activity plan.
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The provider did not do the certification in writing that she has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and that there are no unsafe products in the home.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present who did not have an eligible background check. She left during the inspection.
What parents say
Both of my kids attend this outdoor preschool, and we truly couldn’t be happier with our experience. They absolutely love going every day, and it’s been amazing to watch how much they’ve grown - especially in their independence, confidence, and communication skills. The outdoor-focused environment has helped them develop such an appreciation for nature and being outside, which has been so special to see. The teachers…
Hannah Bertiger · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoI cannot begin to express how fundamentally important this group of educators/humans/teachers, Ms. Elisabeth and the space they’ve created have been for me and my son. My son and I moved from Bali and stayed in Austin only because of this place. He started at 1.5 years old and is now leaving, sadly, at 4. He was potty trained, socialized, loved and cared for deeply and taught emotional regulation, how to plant and…
Lauren Fleishman · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoKids have been going here for years and we highly recommend it. Great combination of outdoor learning, exploration, and independence. The new facility is so nice and spacious.
Nis Frome · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoIntentional school with caring and devoted teachers. Lots of outdoor time and creative play. We've been here three years with not a single regret.
Joseph Talley · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoQuestions about Austin Butterfly Academy
Is Austin Butterfly Academy licensed?
Yes. Austin Butterfly Academy holds an active Licensed Child-Care Home licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1760970), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Austin Butterfly Academy had any inspection violations?
Texas records no violations for Austin Butterfly Academy in the last three years, across 11 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Austin Butterfly Academy take?
Austin Butterfly Academy is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Austin Butterfly Academy cost?
Austin Butterfly Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.