Licensed centerLicensed

Hillcrest Childrens Academy

4 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 4, 2026.

3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759 · (512) 598-9421

Call provider Directions Website

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings4 critical, 36 serious, 4 minor across 32 inspections and 12 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 4, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious36 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Initial

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 250

Texas HHSC operation #1825596 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

We don’t yet have provider-confirmed prices or availability for this facility. A missing price does not mean care is free.

What will care cost?

Not provided

Ask for a written quote for your child’s age, days per week, and daily hours.

Tuition & billing schedule: Confirm with provider
Registration & supply fees: Confirm with provider
Deposit & refund policy: Confirm with provider
Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

Licensed capacity is the maximum permitted enrollment, not the number of open places.

Ask about openings in your child’s age group.
Confirm the earliest start date and available schedule.
Ask about waitlist fees, timing, and how offers are made.

Help paying for care: The state lists subsidies as not accepted. Confirm current payment options with the provider.

Call about tuition & openings

Programs and services

From the Texas license. “Not listed” means unknown, not that a service is unavailable. Confirm current services with the provider.

Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

Ask about your child’s needs. Curriculum, languages spoken, accessibility, disability support, allergy accommodations, and staff qualifications are not included in our current data. Discuss these directly when you visit.

Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 18, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 18, 2026 inspection
- Aug 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2026 complaint investigation
Aug 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
Aug 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(8).
Aug 5, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
  Corrected Aug 12, 2026, verified Aug 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2026, verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jun 18, 2026 to Jun 22, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 22, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 18, 2026 complaint investigation
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
  Corrected May 14, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
  Corrected May 14, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
  Corrected May 14, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
  Corrected May 14, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Feb 5, 2026 to Mar 16, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
Feb 4, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 4, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 4, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 4, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 22, 2026 to Jan 22, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 22, 2026 inspection
- Jan 22, 2026 inspection
- Jan 22, 2026 inspection
- Jan 22, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 28, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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 Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The product safety certification was not available for review.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Oct 28, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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 Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The product safety certification was not available for review.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Oct 28, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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 Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The product safety certification was not available for review.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Oct 28, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The product safety certification was not available for review.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  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 Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  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 Nov 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(1).

Source. This facility on the Texas HHSC search. Data reloaded nightly.

Think something here is wrong? Texas corrects its own records; here is how to ask them, and how to tell us. We change nothing ourselves.

Your next step

Make the most of a visit

Bring these questions when you call or tour. Check them off as you discuss them; selections last until you leave or reload this page.

What is the full cost for my child’s age and schedule, including deposits and extra fees?
Is there an opening for our start date? How does your waitlist work?
Who will care for my child, what is the group size, and how do you cover staff absences?
How do you handle allergies, medication, illness, and emergencies?
What does a typical day look like, and how will you share updates with me?
What changed after the most recent finding about “Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment”, and can you show evidence of the correction?

Compare nearby

Licensed centers in zip 78759, same 36-month window.

Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
Hillcrest Childrens Academy this page	Infant–School	250	6:30a–6:30p	4 crit·36 ser·4 min
Aisd Hill Third Base	Pre-K–School	153	3p–6p	12 crit·4 min
Arbor Montessori Academy	Infant–School	110	7:30a–5:30p	Clear
Bais Menachem	Infant–School	112	8a–6p	28 crit·48 ser·16 min
Caraway YMCA of Central Texas	Pre-K–School	150	2:30a–6p	No findings
Club Z After-School and Summer Camp Program Inc	School	60	7a–6:30p	4 crit·16 ser
Corner School	Infant–School	94	7:30a–5:30p	8 crit

Hillcrest Childrens Academythis page
Infant–School · 250 places4 crit·36 ser·4 min
Aisd Hill Third Base
Pre-K–School · 153 places12 crit·4 min
Arbor Montessori Academy
Infant–School · 110 placesClear
Bais Menachem
Infant–School · 112 places28 crit·48 ser·16 min
Caraway YMCA of Central Texas
Pre-K–School · 150 placesNo findings
Club Z After-School and Summer Camp Program Inc
School · 60 places4 crit·16 ser
Corner School
Infant–School · 94 places8 crit