Carpenter Hill YMCA
4410 Ranch Rd 967, Buda, TX
Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center
Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Buda, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 2016, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1580385
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
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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- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“In two classrooms, the teachers made mistakes on how old their youngest and oldest were.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Apr 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Of the 5 employee files, none had the required 24 hours of training hours for their past training year. The director had all training needed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
“Of the 6 children's files, 2 did not have updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
“Due to the food program requirements, there needs to be many changes to the snack calendar to replace grain based desserts and desserts to food with less added sugar more whole grains. Foods needing tobe replaced would be: apple, cinnimon straws, taco puffs, veggie straws, pirates booty, vanilla wafers, nutrigrain bars.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
May 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation did not have a recent playground maintenance checklist.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation did not have an updated snack menu that follows the requirements of the USDA food program.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Some of the operation's personnel and training records were not available to review at the inspection today”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
- Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed caring for children without an active, eligible background check.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2023
- Nov 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center
Is Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 2016.
When was Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
How many children can Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:35 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 268-8509 to ask.
What is Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center's phone number?
(512) 268-8509.
Where is Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center?
4410 Ranch Rd 967, Buda, TX 78610. The nearest other daycare we list is Carpenter Hill YMCA, under 0.1 miles away.