About Capitol Complex Child Development Center · Austin
The Capitol Complex Child Development Center is a child care facility operated by The University of Texas at Austin, established in 1991 to serve the families of UT students, faculty, staff, and State of Texas employees. It provides high-quality, accredited early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, emphasizing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning in a supportive environment. The center is part of a larger network of three UT Child Development Centers, with recent expansions adding over 100 new spaces, mostly for infants and toddlers. It is located at 2205 Comal Street in Austin, Texas.
The Capitol Complex Child Development Center, part of The University of Texas at Austin, offers accredited child care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. It serves UT students, faculty, staff, and State of Texas employees, helping families balance work, school, and family life. The center provides a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. It is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs and Texas Rising Star. The center relocated to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in 2022–2023 as part of a campus-wide expansion. It is located at 2205 Comal Street, Austin, Texas, and operates under the mission of supporting the university community’s child care needs since 1991.
- In business
- since 1991
- Serves
- Austin, Texas (specifically serving UT Austin and State of Texas employees)
About the Center
The University of Texas at Austin established the child development programs as a service for its employees and students in 1991. Our mission is to assist families with their child care needs, thus supporting the quality of employees’ work and enhancing student families’ experiences at the university.
What We Offer
We provide high-quality, accredited child care for UT students, faculty, and staff, as well as State of Texas employees at our Capitol Complex location. Our centers offer a developmentally appropriate, play-based program that nurtures each child's growth in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Accreditation & Values
All UT Child Development Centers are proudly accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs and Texas Rising Star, reflecting our commitment to excellence in early childhood education. We celebrate creativity, diversity, and a strong sense of identity—encouraging children to feel confident, capable, and proud of who they are.