Little Sprouts Preschool
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 12411 Limerick Ave Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758
About the program
Little Sprouts Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 28 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Sprouts Preschool does not publish a fee schedule. 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.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
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746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director did not have current annual training.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
What parents say
My son has been attending this school for about a month. Before coming here, he had been to several different daycares, and he had never felt as calm and comfortable as he does here. I’m so happy to see him excited and willing to go to school every day. I’m also very grateful for the excellent communication we have with the director and the teachers. They always make me feel heard, informed, and confident that my son…
Eli Czz · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoMy son attended Little Sprouts for almost a year and we absolutely loved it. I always felt like my boy was being treated with kindness and love by his teachers and his friends. They speak in English and in Spanish which is so awesome, lots of creative activities and outdoor time. The teachers and owner really take time to get to know the kiddos and their families. He always looked forward to going to school, and…
Kat B · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThis is such an incredible school! The education is top notch, the meals are all freshly prepared, and the educators care deeply about the students. The small classes create an environment where you end up with a tight knit community filled with healthy, happy kids and connected parents. In addition to Montessori style reading, writing, and arithmetic, the school focuses on gardening for the kids as a form of play…
J S · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur child has been with Little Sprouts since September 2024 and our family is so happy with Little Sprouts. Very communicative, warm and loving preschool!! It’s an amazing feeling knowing our child is in an environment that is safe and loving environment.
Raquel Davila · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
12411 Limerick Ave Ste 100, Austin, TX 78758
Questions about Little Sprouts Preschool
Is Little Sprouts Preschool licensed?
Yes. Little Sprouts Preschool holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1595862), with a licensed capacity of 28 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Sprouts Preschool had any inspection violations?
Texas records 23 violations for Little Sprouts Preschool in the last three years, across 13 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Little Sprouts Preschool take?
Little Sprouts Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Little Sprouts Preschool cost?
Little Sprouts Preschool does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
