The Prep School of Bee Cave

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: Two classrooms were observed to be utilizing unscheduled screen time during transition from outdoor play to lunch as a resting period. The teachers corrected this after it was addressed by adminstartive staff by continuing to follow schedule.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised in a classroom without the teacher's knowldge.

Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver abruptly moved a nap cot while a child was on it.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention

State rule 746.2601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention"

Inspector's note: The investigation found that a caregiver was redirecting a child and the child tripped, and the caregiver did not console the child afterwards.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 21, 2026.

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

State rule 746.5605(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended"

Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised on the bus.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the bus alarm sometimes malfunctions.

Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The driver or another employee must walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left.

State rule 746.5625(d)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Dec 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present

State rule 746.3703(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present"

Inspector's note: The director did not intervene to prevent potential risk to children when there were previous concerns about a caregiver possessing vape products on site.

Corrected Jul 12, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

State rule 746.3703(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers"

Inspector's note: A caregiver staff had a vape pen and other paraphernalia on property while children were present.

Corrected Jul 12, 2025, verified by the state Jul 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Dec 4, 2024, verified by the state Dec 5, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that Physical Abuse was Reason to Believe.

Corrected Jan 6, 2025, verified by the state Jan 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).