Hillcrest Childrens Academy
3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX
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AISD Hill Third Base is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 29, 2024, for up to 153 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AISD Hill Third Base has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $209 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child left the building unattended for about 10 minutes, then walked around the school to come in the front entrance.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was outside of the operation unsupervised for ten minutes. A student went outside without adult supervision and the door locked behind them.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Two children on the playground were sent to the bathroom unattended.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Two children on the playground were sent to the bathroom unattended.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
744.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“A notarized employment affidavit was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 29, 2024.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 414-0220 to ask.
(512) 414-0220.
8601 Tallwood Dr, Austin, TX 78759. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillcrest Childrens Academy, 0.3 miles away.