Hillcrest Childrens Academy
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78759 · Texas operation #1825596
Record summary
1 high-risk · 12 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (12 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Sep 30, 2026.
1 of 12 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759
- Phone
- (512) 598-9421
- Website
- hillcrestacademy.kids
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 250 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 19, 2026
- Director
- Taranea Scott
- Programs
- Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 30, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: One Fare form was more than a year old and one Fare form did not have both a parent and medical professional signature.
Corrected Oct 14, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 17, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Aug 5, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Drills must be documented.
State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"
Inspector's note: Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Playground maintenance records must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records"
Inspector's note: A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 18, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
May 7, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).
State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"
Inspector's note: Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 4, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 28, 2025: Inspection
5 citations.
Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.
State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"
Inspector's note: The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.
State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"
Inspector's note: The product safety certification was not available for review.
Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.
State rule 746.501(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.
State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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
Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified by the state Nov 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Hillcrest Childrens Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1825596.
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