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OakSong School of the Hill Country

140 Russell Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
licensed capacity
222
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2020

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About

About OakSong School of the Hill Country

OakSong School of the Hill Country is a licensed child care center in Dripping Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 21, 2020, for up to 222 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
222 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 AM – 5:45 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia, Waldorf
Licensed capacity222 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

OakSong School of the Hill Country 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.
Hays County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for OakSong School of the Hill Country

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
222 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1708575
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 19 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 23 visits
  1. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “An investigation found that a caregiver was using their personal phone to use FaceTime calls while caring for children. The caregiver also brought toddler children in her class onto the FaceTime call with her friend.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

  3. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on evidence obtained caregivers did not follow up after contacting a parent using Brightwheel messaging system to ensure the parent received the message regarding an injury. The follow up was not sent until 2.5 hours after the first message.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

  10. Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have an up date sanitation inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022

  13. Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Supplemental Form 2936 created to show that the deficiency was corrected at inspection. This supplemental Form 2936 replaces the original Form 2936 left at the operation on 11/9/2021. During the walk through of the 2 year old classroom there was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregiver locked the cabinet.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about OakSong School of the Hill Country

Is OakSong School of the Hill Country licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 21, 2020.

When was OakSong School of the Hill Country last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has OakSong School of the Hill Country had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 19 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 OakSong School of the Hill Country care for?

222, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does OakSong School of the Hill Country accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are OakSong School of the Hill Country'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 OakSong School of the Hill Country cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 894-5177 to ask.

What is OakSong School of the Hill Country's phone number?

(512) 894-5177.

Where is OakSong School of the Hill Country?

140 Russell Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The nearest other daycare we list is Over Yonder Nature School, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).