# The Prep School of Bee Cave The Prep School of Bee Cave is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Austin, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 263 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 14001 Bee Cave Pkwy, Austin, TX 78738 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 263 - License/permit: 1658986 - Operator: not published - Phone: (512) 790-7737 - Website: www.theprepschools.com - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1285167 ## Inspection record 13 findings across 36 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-02-15 to 2026-09-02); 11 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times: Two classrooms were observed to be utilizing unscheduled screen time during transition from outdoor play to lunch as a resting period. The teachers corrected this after it was addressed by adminstartive staff by continuing to follow schedule. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4)) - 2026-07-09 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-22: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A child was left unsupervised in a classroom without the teacher's knowldge. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2026-04-15 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-05-21: Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention: The investigation found that a caregiver was redirecting a child and the child tripped, and the caregiver did not console the child afterwards. (§746.2601(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2601-2)) - 2026-04-15 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-21: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver abruptly moved a nap cot while a child was on it. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2025-11-22 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2026-01-15: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions: During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the bus alarm sometimes malfunctions. (§746.5625(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-b)) - 2025-11-22 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-01-15: AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended: A child was left unsupervised on the bus. (§746.5605(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5605-4)) - 2025-11-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-01-15: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle: A walk-through of the bus was not completed after the children unloaded. Children often disable the bus alarm at the back door of the bus. (§746.5625(d)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-d-2)) - 2025-09-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-23: 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 reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A name to face account of the children was not completed by the caregiver before returning inside and closing the door and this resulted in a child being left unsupervised. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2025-06-16 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-07-22: No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers: A caregiver staff had a vape pen and other paraphernalia on property while children were present. (§746.3703(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-d)) - 2025-06-16 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-07-22: People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present: The director did not intervene to prevent potential risk to children when there were previous concerns about a caregiver possessing vape products on site. (§746.3703(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-a)) - 2025-01-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: A caregiver provided a child with food containing egg products, despite a known and serious allergy. CI: This was corrected and resolved when the operation had a food allergy emergency plan signed by the child's parent within his file and as well in his classroom. Also the director clarified that caregivers would not distribute food, and the kitchen manager would provide appropriate alternative snacks for children with known allergies. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2024-11-20 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-12-05: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: When disciplining, a caregiver responded inappropriately by biting a child back after being bitten by the child. The caregivers bite resulted in a swollen black and blue mark on the child's forearm. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2024-11-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-01-14: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that Physical Abuse was Reason to Believe. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) ## Nearby programs - [Hill Country Indoor, Lp](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1330177) — 0.28 km, capacity 70 - [Illuminate Montessori at Bee Cave](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1509663) — 0.35 km, capacity 221 - [My Time Kids Gym](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1256856) — 1.12 km, capacity 119 - [The Learning Experience](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1534403) — 1.57 km, capacity 119 - [International School of Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1122153) — 2.41 km, capacity 34 - [Primrose School of Bee Cave](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1157456) — 2.5 km, capacity 190 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1285167 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1285167 - us_census_geocoder record 14001 BEE CAVE PKWY|AUSTIN|TX|78738 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1658986 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1658986 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1285167 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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