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Over Yonder Nature School

5000 BELL SPRINGS RD, Dripping Springs, TX 78620-3631

Operation number:
1785839
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:
51
License effective:
April 19, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122126895
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 21 available inspections for Over Yonder Nature School from September 27, 2023 through March 17, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2026 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
21

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 78620

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was dated 6/20/2023
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sanitation inspection was dated 1/15/2025.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver fell asleep during nap.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 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)
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Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 6 children files evaluated, one did not have a health statement from their pediatrician.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 6 children's files evaluated, two needed updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
Official code
746.613(c)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver did not have evidence of completing pre-service training.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver was alone in the classroom with children before completing First Aid training.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver admitted to grabbing and shaking the child's arms. The caregiver who witnessed the incident corroborated the story.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver did not have proper background check through the operation's HHS portal.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
*There was an unstable and improperly secured baby gate in a doorway of the infant classroom leading to the outside of the building. This poses a risk of a child falling if the child were to grab or lean on the gate. *There was exposed sheetrock on the wall at the entry of the building. *There was one uncovered outlet accessible to children in the toddler/PreK classroom. **This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two crib sheets were not snug fit. One infant was napping in the crib without a snug fitted sheet.
Correction deadline
April 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)