Sandra H. Gonzales
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Havenwood Nature School West
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Havenwood Nature School West
Havenwood Nature School West is a licensed child care center in Dripping Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 12, 2024, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Havenwood Nature School West 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 Havenwood Nature School West
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1768856
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Of the six children files reviewed during inspection, none had the required emergency medical authorization information filled out and signed by parents.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was not 6 inches of loose fill in the use zone of the tire climbing structure on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Supervision was compromised when there was a child that sustained multiple bite wounds from another child while on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2023Visit4 rules cited
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 activity
“A toddler was left unsupervised for about 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide the incident report to the parent in a timely manner so that they could sign it within 48 hours of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation about a toddler being left unsupervised within the required 2 day timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation did not immediately notify the parents about a toddler being left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Aug 25, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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 activity
“A child was left unsupervised for about 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Aug 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file was missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
Jun 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“One of the play structures has a slide that is very close to a tree. The use zone on the side of the slide is not large enough.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Nine infant feeding schedules had not been reviewed by parents in the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Havenwood Nature School West
Is Havenwood Nature School West licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 12, 2024.
When was Havenwood Nature School West last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Havenwood Nature School West had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Havenwood Nature School West care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Havenwood Nature School West accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Havenwood Nature School West's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Havenwood Nature School West cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 900-5101 to ask.
What is Havenwood Nature School West's phone number?
(512) 900-5101.
Where is Havenwood Nature School West?
145 Broken Lance, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The nearest other daycare we list is Dripping Springs Educators Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.