Hillcrest Childrens Academy
AUSTIN, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address3838 STECK AVE AUSTIN TX- 78759 8637
CityAUSTIN, TX
CountyTRAVIS
Phone5123437385
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity250
SubsidiesN
License dateNovember 14, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
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Location
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3838 STECK AVE AUSTIN TX- 78759 8637, AUSTIN, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low1
2026
- Low riskStandard 746.11055/7/2026
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12052/4/2026
746.1205(a)(4) - 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 at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.90110/28/2025
746.901 - 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 11/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.413510/28/2025
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The product safety certification was not available for review.
Corrected 11/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.400310/28/2025
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
Corrected 11/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.60310/28/2025
746.603(a)(2) - 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 11/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.50110/28/2025
746.501(a)(1) - 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 11/11/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,613/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: AUSTIN, TRAVIS County
- Capacity: 250
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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