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Pathways School at DSMC

28900 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
1991
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About Pathways School at DSMC

Pathways School at DSMC is a licensed child care center in Dripping Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 20, 1991, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through Kindergarten
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through Kindergarten
ApproachFaith-based (Dripping Springs Methodist Church)
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pathways School at DSMC 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 Pathways School at DSMC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#404049
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 3, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Oct 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “There were no parent signatures on two children's allergy action plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  2. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2023Inspection2 rules 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

      “A caregiver in a 3-year-old classroom was observed using her personal electronic device (cell phone) while in charge of supervising children during naptime. NOTE: The personal device was put away by caregiver during this inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “Children in the 5-6 year old classroom were observed watching television during their assigned rest time.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

  5. Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Pathways School at DSMC

Is Pathways School at DSMC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 20, 1991.

When was Pathways School at DSMC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 3, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pathways School at DSMC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Pathways School at DSMC care for?

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

Does Pathways School at DSMC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pathways School at DSMC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pathways School at DSMC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 858-7541 to ask.

What is Pathways School at DSMC's phone number?

(512) 858-7541.

Where is Pathways School at DSMC?

28900 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.

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