Havenwood Nature School
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd, Dripping Springs, TX
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The PREP School of Headwaters
- licensed capacity
- 263
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About The PREP School of Headwaters
The PREP School of Headwaters is a licensed child care center in Dripping Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 22, 2025, for up to 263 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 263 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 263 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The PREP School of Headwaters 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 The PREP School of Headwaters
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 263 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1812498
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 18 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“An incident report was not provided for this incident.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation stated that they did not know that popping a child's elbow into place is considered an intervention or treatment by a doctor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2026Visit1 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
“Two two-year-olds were able to get onto the back fenced in field and were unsupervised for 3 to 5 minutes before being seen by one of the children's mothers.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
Dec 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“There was no incident report written about this incident.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
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
“It was found that a 17 month old child had been unsupervised for 15-20 minutes in a classroom while his peers were playing outside.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The incident was not reported to CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
- Dec 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The investigation found that caregivers did not follow an infant's feeding schedule and did not give him any of his bottles throughout the day”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The PREP School of Headwaters
Is The PREP School of Headwaters licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 22, 2025.
When was The PREP School of Headwaters last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The PREP School of Headwaters had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 18 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 The PREP School of Headwaters care for?
263, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The PREP School of Headwaters accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The PREP School of Headwaters' 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 The PREP School of Headwaters cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (737) 977-7737 to ask.
What is The PREP School of Headwaters' phone number?
(737) 977-7737.
Where is The PREP School of Headwaters?
404 Headwaters Blvd Suite 200, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Spirit Episcopal School, 0.2 miles away.