Pathways School at Dsmc, Dripping Springs TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious finding across 4 visits. Most recent serious finding: Oct 3, 2025. Latest visit Oct 2, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Dripping Springs median 0

33% of Dripping Springs licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · Dripping Springs median 2

75% of Dripping Springs licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Oct 3, 2025InspectionSeriousFood allergy emergency plan missingTexas: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium HighVerified corrected Oct 17, 2025

“There were no parent signatures on two children's allergy action plan.”Texas HHSC inspector, Oct 3, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months1verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours7:45 am–3:45 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Hays
License number: 404049
Date issued: Mar 20, 1991
Licensed capacity: 136 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Oct 2, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

4 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

0Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

1 visit

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20261 visit · 0 recorded findings

Oct 2, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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Oct 20, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Serious
A caregiver in a 3-year-old classroom was observed using her personal electronic device (cell phone) while in charge of supervising children during naptime. NOTE: The personal device was put away by caregiver during this inspection.
State verification recorded Nov 7, 2023.
Standard 746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025856423
Visit source ID
905520008
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Serious
Children in the 5-6 year old classroom were observed watching television during their assigned rest time.
State verification recorded Nov 7, 2023.
Standard 746.2207(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025736487
Visit source ID
905520008
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 5, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded

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Oct 2, 2026 · Inspection

4 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

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Oct 2, 2026 · Inspection

4 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

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