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Hill Country Early Learning Center

28 SISTERDALE RD, Boerne, TX 78006-7031

Operation number:
1815477
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kendall
Capacity:
141
License effective:
November 26, 2025
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8303312030
Email:
info@hillcountryelc.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 15 available inspections for Hill Country Early Learning Center from May 5, 2025 through June 16, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 16, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
15

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

15 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

13 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78006

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.53
Local median
0.94

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
53%
Local median
41%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.65

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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver without an active background check was observed in direct contact of children. NOTE: The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
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
A trashcan that contained soiled diapers did not have a lid in one restroom. NOTE: The trashcan was removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation clipboard used to pick up school-age children was missing copies of each child's medical authorization information. NOTE: Copies of the medical authorization forms from each child's enrollment file was added to the clipboard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Both vehicles had expired fire extinguishers from April 2026.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A seatbelt in the vehicle did not fully retract. The second vehicle was not operable due to needing a battery.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings, a caregiver was seen separating two children who were wrestling by lifting one child by their forearm onto their feed and remained holding the child's forearm while walking them to a nearby wall, then pulling the child's arm downward to make the child sit against the wall.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not self-report an incident involving a caregiver and child to Child Care Regulation within two days.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not complete an Incident/Illness Report form, 7239, documenting the incident between a caregiver and a child.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the investigation, it was observed that two crock pots were used to warm infant bottles for feeding. Both crock pots had white film floating on top of the water.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that a child was administered Tylenol due to a fever per the parent's request but there was no documentation kept by the operation showing the amount of medication, date and time administered, and name of the person who administered the medication.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(9) - Children's Records - Medication Records
Official code
746.603(a)(9)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to notify CCR and the Health Department of reported cases of Salmonella at the operation.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to notify parents of Salmonella at the operation within 48 hours of being notified. Parent notification was made six days after the first reported case and only to one classroom.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Official code
746.307(d)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A child with medication kept on site was not in the original prescription box.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers with start dates of 5/27/25 had not completed their remaining 16 hours of pre-service training within 90 days.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 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)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The cords for an Alexa device and power cord were hanging from the windowsill in the younger infant room. In the Jack-and-Jill restrooms between rooms 3 and 4, a small spray bottle labeled Fabuloso was found in one restroom. In the second restroom there was an unused floor lamp resting in the corner of the restroom and a container of moisture eliminator accessible to children. NOTE: This is a re-cite regarding hanging cords. The caregiver unplugged the devices and moved the cords during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A child was transported to school by a driver who did not have a transportation training certificate on file. The director who is also a designated driver did not have a transportation training certificate on file.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The television in the school-age room was observed sitting on top of a cabinet and not secured or anchored.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Three classrooms were observed with electrical cords hanging at the level of the children. One room had an air purifier plugged in and was sitting on the floor. NOTE: During the inspection one room placed a shelf in front of the cord and a second room tucked the cord behind a nearby shelf. The air purifier was moved out of the reach of the children.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a diaper rash ointment and spray found on the floor of the restroom between rooms 2 and 3. NOTE: The caregiver was asked to place the items in their closet during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two infants were observed sitting and eating in bucket seats without the use of safety straps. NOTE: The caregiver placed the safety straps around the infants during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A classroom that contained a child under 2 years of age was observed watching a phonics video on an Ipad. NOTE: The Ipad was turned off and put away during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver without an entered background check was observed in direct care of children. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
View official report
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The classroom being utilized for School-age children did not have toys availble for children during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
Official code
746.2703(1)