Windsor Hills · Licensed center

Holy Word Early Learning Center

What these mean, and where they come from

Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.

How they teach

HighScope and faith-based

“HWELC’s daily rhythms are built around play-based, active learning. By using the Key Developmental Indicators of the High Scope curriculum, teachers create learning experiences that support exploration and encourage creative imagination.”In their words, July 2026.hwelc.net

“Holy Word Early Learning Center is a Christ-centered and family-focused educational ministry.”In their words, July 2026.hwelc.net

One of 3 Austin-area providers that describe a HighScope approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Ten staff are named on their site, with no start years given.

What it costs

$1,485 a month for an infant

Infant$1,485
Preschool$1,103

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.

Application fee $150. Sibling discount: 10% Older Sibling Discount for the older sibling of two in attendance; 20% Oldest Sibling Discount for the oldest sibling when 3+ children are enrolled. Prices from their website, July 2026.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
February 19, 2026
On file
4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home. · August 15, 2024

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 19, 2026

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands · Medium High

A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date · Medium High

A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · June 24, 2025

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) · Low

Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date · Medium High

Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services · Medium

The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium

The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 15, 2024

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High

Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High

The operation does not have documentation of completing monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguisher were inspected by the director.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · July 31, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, good judgment was not used when the required notifications after a child is injured was not made.

746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats · Medium High

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 5, 2023

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement · Medium High

The missing Admission information has been corrected.

State licensing record

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Schedule
full-time

Details

5128360660

Website
hwelc.net
Address
10601 Bluff Bend Dr
License
1676301, active

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How they teach

How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

  • Infant, Preschool, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 hwelc.net

State record

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A day here

  • Hours, Calendar, Schedule — Checked July 2026 hwelc.net

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