Open Door Preschool
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 1717 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78703
About the program
Open Door Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 85 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Open Door Preschools is a multi-location early childhood education provider in Austin offering play-based programs for infants through Pre-K.
The program follows a play-based, Reggio Emilia and nature-based approach and states NAEYC and Texas Rising Star accreditation.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Open Door Preschool 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.
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
There is a violation of this standard as 3 children were left unsupervised for 2 minutes.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Out of seven infant feeding instructions reviewed, seven infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parent within the past 30 days.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Out of eight children records reviewed, one child was missing a current health statement.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One volunteer was present with children before the operation submitted an initial background check and without receiving a background check eligibility letter. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the volunteer leave.
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit contained expired items. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the expired items.
Show all 7 violations on file
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
A caregiver knowingly left an infant in an adult chair and walked away. The caregiver was not in physical proximity of the infant to keep them from falling out of the adult sized chair.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
What parents say
Open Door is truly a special and unique school. What stands out most to me is the incredible dedication of the teachers and staff. Many of whom have been in early childhood education, and at Open Door specifically, for decades! That kind of longevity is rare, especially in a field where turnover can be high, and it speaks volumes about the heart of this place. The teachers are here because they genuinely want to be.…
Roslyn Ferryra · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoOpen Door Preschool has been an incredible experience for our family since day one. The teachers have created a warm, safe, and nurturing space where my kids feel comfortable and excited to be there.The patience and attention they give to each child is incredible. Communication is outstanding, with regular updates that give real peace of mind(the last center didn’t). The activities are engaging, age-appropriate and…
S Guerra · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI can honestly say I trust every single person who works here with my son. The staff is safe, reliable, caring, and truly nurturing. I’ve never had a moment where I felt unease every experience has been nothing but positive. All of the teachers go above and beyond, and I’m so grateful for everything they do. Every time I walk in, I’m greeted right away and everyone is so friendly and easy to talk to, which always…
Kaleigh · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoOpen Door is someplace special - we are really grateful to have found our village here. The school started over 50 years ago when a family couldn't find one school that would accept both their typically developing child and their child with special needs, and the rest is history. We LOVE the teachers and admins at Open Door (our #1 reason for choosing this preschool)! They are deeply caring and invested in the kids,…
Jen Shepherd · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
1717 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78703
Questions about Open Door Preschool
Is Open Door Preschool licensed?
Yes. Open Door Preschool holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 49372), with a licensed capacity of 85 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Open Door Preschool had any inspection violations?
Texas records 6 violations for Open Door Preschool in the last three years, 3 of them rated high risk by the state, across 12 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 Open Door Preschool take?
Open Door 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 Open Door Preschool cost?
Open Door Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
