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The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs
- licensed capacity
- 235
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs
The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 6, 2013, for up to 235 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 235 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 | 235 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs 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 Preparatory School of Dripping Springs
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 235 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1496472
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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See all 19 visits
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A person called the operation and made allegations against a caregiver. The operation did not report this concern to Child Care Regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report ongoing concerns about a caregiver mistreating infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
May 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The incident happened on 5/12/2025. The incident report was created and signed by operation staff on 5/12/1015, but the child's family did not sign it until 5/16/2025”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Both teachers interviewed reported seeing the former teacher have power struggles with the toddler.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“The video showed the caregiver grab and pull the toddler.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs
Is The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 6, 2013.
When was The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 14 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 The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs care for?
235, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs' 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 Preparatory School of Dripping Springs cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 288-7737 to ask.
What is The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs' phone number?
(512) 288-7737.
Where is The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs?
12610 Nutty Brown Rd, Austin, TX 78737. The nearest other daycare we list is Mama Melli Childcare Center, 0.6 miles away.