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Licensed Center · Texas

Hillcrest Childrens Academy

3838 Steck Ave, Austin

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
250
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Initial
Issued
Nov 14, 2025
Phone
5125989421

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

1High risk
2Medium-high risk
7Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
9Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 5, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: One classroom has an area of peeling paint on the wall about the size of a dinner plate and the flooring is chipped. The outdoor area has gravel loose fill on the sidewalks and play structure that could pose a fall risk. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-26.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
    Inspector's note: A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-12.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-19.
  • Non-critical Documentation of Drills
    Inspector's note: Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-12.
Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 18, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 7, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-05-14.
Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 5, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 28, 2025 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Personnel files did not include all of the required information, such as, high school diploma, training records and affidavits 2985 and 2912 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
    Inspector's note: Operational policies did not include all required information, such as promoting indoor/outdoor physical activity, the Abuse Neglect hotline, and the Gang-free zone notification. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The product safety certification was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Admission paperwork did not include all required information, including the emergency contact's address, ER care authorization, health statements, and immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.