The Goddard School
5145 Ranch Road 620 N Bldg H, Austin, TX
4.8· 62 reviews
School in the Hills
- licensed capacity
- 245
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $214
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About School in the Hills
School in the Hills is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 2009, for up to 245 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Daily life | Extended care: Full Extended Day 7:00 am – 5:45 pm |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount; 4% tuition discount for annual up-front payment |
| Licensed capacity | 245 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
School in the Hills has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 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$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for School in the Hills
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 245 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #899169
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 14 visits
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A fan and three portable A/C units were observed in various classrooms and accsible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The director is not listed as a controlling person.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
“One child had an epi pen that had expired in 1/2025”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have pre-employment affidavits in their files.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present with an pending status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023
- Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not report a child injury to licensing they were aware of that was treated by a medical professional within 48 hours. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“of the 10 files reviewed 2 caregivers were missing required annual training hours”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about School in the Hills
Is School in the Hills licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 2009.
When was School in the Hills last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has School in the Hills had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 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.
How many children can School in the Hills care for?
245, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does School in the Hills accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are School in the Hills' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does School in the Hills cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 266-6160 to ask.
What is School in the Hills' phone number?
(512) 266-6160.
Where is School in the Hills?
2900 N Quinlan Park Rd # 400, Austin, TX 78732. The nearest other daycare we list is Steiner Ranch YMCA of Central Texas, 0.8 miles away.