- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed to be utilizing unscheduled screen time during transition from outdoor play to lunch as a resting period. The teachers corrected this after it was addressed by adminstartive staff by continuing to follow schedule. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Prep School Of Bee Cave
14001 Bee Cave Pkwy, Austin
Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 263
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2018
- Phone
- 5127907737
- Website
- www.theprepschools.com
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.
Inspection history
- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed to be utilizing unscheduled screen time during transition from outdoor play to lunch as a resting period. The teachers corrected this after it was addressed by adminstartive staff by continuing to follow schedule. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed to be utilizing unscheduled screen time during transition from outdoor play to lunch as a resting period. The teachers corrected this after it was addressed by adminstartive staff by continuing to follow schedule. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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 unsupervised in a classroom without the teacher's knowldge. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-10.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Inspector's note: The investigation found that a caregiver was redirecting a child and the child tripped, and the caregiver did not console the child afterwards. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-14. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver abruptly moved a nap cot while a child was on it. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-14.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the bus alarm sometimes malfunctions. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-05. - Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised on the bus. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-23. - Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Inspector's note: A walk-through of the bus was not completed after the children unloaded. Children often disable the bus alarm at the back door of the bus. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-23.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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: This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A name to face account of the children was not completed by the caregiver before returning inside and closing the door and this resulted in a child being left unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-14.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
Inspector's note: The director did not intervene to prevent potential risk to children when there were previous concerns about a caregiver possessing vape products on site. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-12. - Critical No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Inspector's note: A caregiver staff had a vape pen and other paraphernalia on property while children were present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-12.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: A caregiver provided a child with food containing egg products, despite a known and serious allergy. CI: This was corrected and resolved when the operation had a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's parent within his file and as well in his classroom. Also the director clarified that caregivers would not distribute food, and the kitchen manager would provide appropriate alternative snacks for children with known allergies. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: When disciplining, a caregiver responded inappropriately by biting a child back after being bitten by the child. The caregivers bite resulted in a swollen black and blue mark on the child's forearm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-04.
- Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that Physical Abuse was Reason to Believe. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.