Hillcrest Childrens Academy
Licensed Center · Austin, Travis County, TX · Operation No. 1825596
Hillcrest Childrens Academy holds a Initial issued November 14, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 11 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Initial
Issued
November 14, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
250 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759-8637
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
11
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 2 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| May 7, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
August 5, 2026 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.
Corrected: August 19, 2026
August 5, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
Corrected: August 12, 2026
August 5, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: August 26, 2026
August 5, 2026 Standard § 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
Corrected: August 12, 2026
May 7, 2026 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
February 4, 2026 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.
Corrected: February 5, 2026
October 28, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Admission paperwork did not include all required information, including the emergency contact's address, ER care authorization, health statements, and immunizations.
Corrected: November 11, 2025
October 28, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 11, 2025
October 28, 2025 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
Corrected: November 11, 2025
October 28, 2025 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The product safety certification was not available for review.
Corrected: November 11, 2025
October 28, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Personnel files did not include all of the required information, such as, high school diploma, training records and affidavits 2985 and 2912
Corrected: November 11, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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