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Pathways School at DSMC

28900 RANCH ROAD 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Operation number:
404049
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:
136
License effective:
March 20, 1991
Hours:
07:45 AM-03:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5128587541
Email:
pathways@dsmethodist.org

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 seven available inspections for Pathways School at DSMC from December 1, 2021 through October 3, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 78620

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
16%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.42

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were no parent signatures on two children's allergy action plan.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children in the 5-6 year old classroom were observed watching television during their assigned rest time.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)