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The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs

12610 NUTTY BROWN RD, Austin, TX 78737-9298

Operation number:
1496472
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hays
Capacity:
235
License effective:
March 6, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122887737
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 19 available inspections for The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs from September 16, 2021 through August 18, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved incident records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from March 30, 2026 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 6 local median in 78737

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.21
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
16%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report ongoing concerns about a caregiver mistreating infants in care.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The incident happened on 5/12/2025. The incident report was created and signed by operation staff on 5/12/1015, but the child's family did not sign it until 5/16/2025
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The video showed the caregiver grab and pull the toddler.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Both teachers interviewed reported seeing the former teacher have power struggles with the toddler.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)