Hillcrest Childrens Academy

Licensed Center in AUSTIN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 19, 2026

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3838 STECK AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78759 8637
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 19, 2026
Operation number: 1825596
Licensed capacity: 250 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,690
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	October 28, 2025 – September 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	3
Medium	7
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 30, 20261 citation recorded1 of 257 standards cited at this visit

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

One Fare form was more than a year old and one Fare form did not have both a parent and medical professional signature.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 5, 20264 citations recorded4 of 803 standards cited at this visit

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

One classroom has an area of peeling paint on the wall about the size of a dinner plate and the flooring is chipped. The outdoor area has gravel loose fill on the sidewalks and play structure that could pose a fall risk.

Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsRisk level: Medium

A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.

Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 927 standards cited at this visit

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Low

Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 4, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

A child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.

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

InspectionJanuary 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 434 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 28, 20255 citations recorded5 of 1,264 standards cited at this visit

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium

The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The product safety certification was not available for review.

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

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

Admission paperwork did not include all required information, including the emergency contact's address, ER care authorization, health statements, and immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium

Operational policies did not include all required information, such as promoting indoor/outdoor physical activity, the Abuse Neglect hotline, and the Gang-free zone notification.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Personnel files did not include all of the required information, such as, high school diploma, training records and affidavits 2985 and 2912

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 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.