Hillcrest Children's Academy
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759
About the program
Hillcrest Children's Academy is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 250 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Hillcrest Children’s Academy is a faith-based childcare center in Austin, Texas, serving infants through school-age children.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One classroom has an area of peeling paint on the wall about the size of a dinner plate and the flooring is chipped. The outdoor area has gravel loose fill on the sidewalks and play structure that could pose a fall risk.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two allergy action plans were not signed by both the parent and health care provider.
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
A playground maintenance checklist was not available for review.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Documentation of Fire Drills were not available for review.
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Affidavit 2985 was missing from the personnel ffiles.
Show all 11 violations on file
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 child was left unattended outside for about two minutes.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Personnel files did not include all of the required information, such as, high school diploma, training records and affidavits 2985 and 2912
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Operational policies did not include all required information, such as promoting indoor/outdoor physical activity, the Abuse Neglect hotline, and the Gang-free zone notification.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The product safety certification was not available for review.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission paperwork did not include all required information, including the emergency contact's address, ER care authorization, health statements, and immunizations.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit did not include the guide to first aid.
What parents say
Our two kiddos have been enrolled in Hillcrest for a few months now. The staff is so warm and welcoming. Ms Katherine has a calm and kind energy and Ms Bree is energetic and engaging. The building surrounds the playground in a courtyard area which gives me confidence as a parent that the kids are safe from outsiders. The teachers are present with the children and good at informing us on what is going on with our…
Kallie Henskens · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoOur son has been at Hillcrest since it’s opening last Fall. We appreciate the open communication from leadership, especially Bree. Coming up on one year open, I feel like things have now settled nicely. We have loved each of his teachers, the daily photos, and the end of week recaps. Our son is always happy to see his teachers at drop off, which is one of many ways we know he is loved and cared for. They provide…
Emily Horvath · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoOur family was excited to enroll our kiddo at Hillcrest when they were opening up, especially as we moved more north of Austin. The admins have been super communicative (more than any of the other daycare I had my kid in, and he's been to 4 others) and I really appreciate how transparent they are (about the good, the bad, and the ugly). Since it's been about a year since they opened, there has been a lot of growing…
Jasmine Winata · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoWe’ve had such a great experience at Hillcrest. Caring teachers, helpful staff, our LO loves it! We have been enrolled for 6 months now and it’s so reassuring knowing that our kiddo is so well cared for day to day. Highly recommend!
Laura Heller · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoGetting there
3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759
Questions about Hillcrest Children's Academy
Is Hillcrest Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. Hillcrest Children's Academy holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1825596), with a licensed capacity of 250 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Hillcrest Children's Academy had any inspection violations?
Texas records 11 violations for Hillcrest Children's Academy in the last three years, 1 of them rated high risk by the state, across 8 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Hillcrest Children's Academy take?
Hillcrest Children's Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Hillcrest Children's Academy cost?
Hillcrest Children's Academy publishes full-time tuition from $1,495 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
