The Prep School Of Bee Cave
14001 BEE CAVE PKWY, Austin, TX 78738 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 263
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kelsey Tuck
- Phone
- (512) 790-7737
- Regulated since
- Feb 28, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1285167 · number 1658986
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-02.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom without the teacher's knowldge.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The investigation found that a caregiver was redirecting a child and the child tripped, and the caregiver did not console the child afterwards.
HHSC 746.2601(2) — Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver abruptly moved a nap cot while a child was on it.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Other
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child was left unsupervised on the bus.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the bus alarm sometimes malfunctions.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(2) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Other Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director did not intervene to prevent potential risk to children when there were previous concerns about a caregiver possessing vape products on site.
HHSC 746.3703(a) — People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-12. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other Serious
A caregiver staff had a vape pen and other paraphernalia on property while children were present.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-12. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other Serious
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-04. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that Physical Abuse was Reason to Believe.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.