Hillcrest Childrens Academy
Licensed for 250 children from infancy to 13 years, open weekdays 6:30 AM–6:30 PM.
3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX, 78759-8637
Listing details last changed Oct 23, 2026
Hillcrest Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas.
Capacity
250
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
License & details for Hillcrest Childrens Academy
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Travis
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Hillcrest Childrens Academy
- Monday
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Hillcrest Childrens Academy
First licensed
October 2026
less than a year on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
9 inspections on record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Austin
| Measure | This center | Typical in Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 250 children | 90 children |
| Weekday opening time | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Youngest age served | Birth | Birth |
| Years licensed | 0.0 years | 7.4 years |
Austin has 499 licensed centers. Hillcrest Childrens Academy is one of 264 that take infants and one of 4 that open before 7 a.m.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Hillcrest Childrens Academy
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Questions parents ask about Hillcrest Childrens Academy
Does Hillcrest Childrens Academy accept child care subsidy?
The Texas record does not list Hillcrest Childrens Academy as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Hillcrest Childrens Academy serve?
Hillcrest Childrens Academy is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
What are the hours at Hillcrest Childrens Academy?
Hillcrest Childrens Academy is open weekdays 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Hillcrest Childrens Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 250 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Hillcrest Childrens Academy licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Hillcrest Childrens Academy's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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