School in the Hills
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78732 ยท Texas operation #899169
Record summary
4 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Jul 28, 2026.
2 of 4 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 2900 N Quinlan Park Rd # 400, Austin, TX 78732
- Phone
- (512) 266-6160
- Website
- schoolinthehills.com
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 27, 2009
- Director
- Sonja Villalba
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 7, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: A fan and three portable A/C units were observed in various classrooms and accsible to children.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 13, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 24, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state about a change in controlling person.
State rule 746.305(a)(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Controlling Person"
Inspector's note: The director is not listed as a controlling person.
Corrected Aug 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
State rule 746.3803(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary"
Inspector's note: One child had an epi pen that had expired in 1/2025
Corrected Aug 7, 2025, verified by the state Aug 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have pre-employment affidavits in their files.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
May 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 25, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: School in the Hills on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #899169.
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