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School in the Hills

2900 N QUINLAN PARK RD # 400, Austin, TX 78732-6083

Operation number:
899169
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:
245
License effective:
July 27, 2009
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122666160
Email:
info@schoolinthehills.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 School in the Hills from September 30, 2021 through July 28, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 10 local median in Austin

Compared to 465 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.69

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.

Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A fan and three portable A/C units were observed in various classrooms and accsible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have pre-employment affidavits in their files.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.1105(4)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One child had an epi pen that had expired in 1/2025
Correction deadline
August 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
Official code
746.3803(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The director is not listed as a controlling person.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Official code
746.305(a)(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver was present with an pending status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2023
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
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report a child injury to licensing they were aware of that was treated by a medical professional within 48 hours. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
of the 10 files reviewed 2 caregivers were missing required annual training hours
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The posted emergency diagrams did not show the designated location inside the center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Official code
746.5207(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff members were missing training on handling hazardous materials for their last completed training year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)