Hillcrest Childrens Academy
3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX
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YPW Spanish Immersion School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 11, 2015, for up to 180 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 Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through 5th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish, English) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 2005 |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YPW Spanish Immersion School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
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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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
“This standard was cited as deficient after a two-year-old child was left outside unattended for approximately 11 minutes during a classroom transition from the playground to the building.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“There were two EpiPens not in their original containers.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
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
“A caregiver counted in ratio in the infant room was observed standing outside the door. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver went back into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was observed to be wearing a baby merlin. This was corrected at the inspection when it was removed from the infant.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Two food allergy plans for children in care were not filled out completely.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Seven infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 11, 2015.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 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.
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 401-3174 to ask.
(512) 401-3174.
8014 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Day School, under 0.1 miles away.