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The Prep School of Bee Cave

14001 BEE CAVE PKWY, Austin, TX 78738-6523

Operation number:
1658986
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
263
License effective:
February 28, 2018
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5127907737
Email:
info@prepbeecave.com

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 35 available inspections for The Prep School of Bee Cave from August 26, 2021 through July 29, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from July 10, 2026 through July 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
35

15 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

35 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78738

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.34
Local median
0.27

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.8

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: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom without the teacher's knowldge.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver abruptly moved a nap cot while a child was on it.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The investigation found that a caregiver was redirecting a child and the child tripped, and the caregiver did not console the child afterwards.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2601(2) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
Official code
746.2601(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the bus alarm sometimes malfunctions.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A walk-through of the bus was not completed after the children unloaded. Children often disable the bus alarm at the back door of the bus.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Official code
746.5625(d)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised on the bus.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A name to face account of the children was not completed by the caregiver before returning inside and closing the door and this resulted in a child being left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The director did not intervene to prevent potential risk to children when there were previous concerns about a caregiver possessing vape products on site.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
Official code
746.3703(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver staff had a vape pen and other paraphernalia on property while children were present.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A caregiver provided a child with food containing egg products, despite a known and serious allergy. CI: This was corrected and resolved when the operation had a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's parent within his file and as well in his classroom. Also the director clarified that caregivers would not distribute food, and the kitchen manager would provide appropriate alternative snacks for children with known allergies.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
When disciplining, a caregiver responded inappropriately by biting a child back after being bitten by the child. The caregivers bite resulted in a swollen black and blue mark on the child's forearm.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that Physical Abuse was Reason to Believe.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)