Hill Country Early Learning Center

Licensed Center in BOERNE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 26, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 28 SISTERDALE RD, BOERNE, TX 78006 7031
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 26, 2025
Operation number: 1815477
Licensed capacity: 141 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,867
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	May 5, 2025 – October 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	12
Medium	5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 282 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 11, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed using the back of their hand to swat at a child who was leaning on the table and not sitting in their chair.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on June 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 15, 20264 citations recorded4 of 422 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

A trashcan that contained soiled diapers did not have a lid in one restroom. NOTE: The trashcan was removed during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High

A seatbelt in the vehicle did not fully retract. The second vehicle was not operable due to needing a battery.

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

Both vehicles had expired fire extinguishers from April 2026.

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 11, 2026Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

The operation did not complete an Incident/Illness Report form, 7239, documenting the incident between a caregiver and a child.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on June 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

The operation did not self-report an incident involving a caregiver and child to Child Care Regulation within two days.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 22, 20264 citations recorded4 of 12 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(9) - Children's Records - Medication RecordsRisk level: Medium

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 verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable DiseaseRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 565 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 17, 20252 citations recorded2 of 684 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers with start dates of 5/27/25 had not completed their remaining 16 hours of pre-service training within 90 days.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

A child with medication kept on site was not in the original prescription box.

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 20254 citations recorded4 of 300 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on September 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

The television in the school-age room was observed sitting on top of a cabinet and not secured or anchored.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on September 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 17, 20253 citations recorded3 of 300 standards cited at this visit

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

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 verified by the state on August 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver without an entered background check was observed in direct care of children. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

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.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 5, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1,277 standards cited at this visit

746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest CentersRisk level: Medium

The classroom being utilized for School-age children did not have toys availble for children during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.