Dripping Springs · Licensed center
OakSong School of the Hill Country
- Large Reggio Emilia–inspired center, licensed for 222 children.
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
Reggio Emilia–inspired and Waldorf–inspired
“hands-on learning materials inspired by holistic approaches to early education such as Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf.”In their words, July 2026.oaksongschool.com
One of 34 Austin-area providers that describe a Reggio Emilia approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, ratios and staff, sick and biting policies.
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 6, 2026
- On file
- 2 visits since November 2021 — both cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
Based on evidence obtained caregivers did not follow up after contacting a parent using Brightwheel messaging system to ensure the parent received the message regarding an injury. The follow up was not sent until 2.5 hours after the first message.
· January 23, 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 Complaint
Complaint · February 6, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High
An investigation found that a caregiver was using their personal phone to use FaceTime calls while caring for children. The caregiver also brought toddler children in her class onto the FaceTime call with her friend.
Jan 2024 Complaint
Complaint · January 23, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
Based on evidence obtained caregivers did not follow up after contacting a parent using Brightwheel messaging system to ensure the parent received the message regarding an injury. The follow up was not sent until 2.5 hours after the first message.
Oct 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 19, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have an up date sanitation inspection.
Nov 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 9, 2021
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach · Medium High
Supplemental Form 2936 created to show that the deficiency was corrected at inspection. This supplemental Form 2936 replaces the original Form 2936 left at the operation on 11/9/2021. During the walk through of the 2 year old classroom there was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. This was corrected when the caregiver locked the cabinet.
A day here
- Meals
- Two meals and two snacks daily, nut-free, with gluten-free/dairy-free/vegetarian accommodations available for an extra monthly charge
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM, 5 days a week
- Schedule
- full-time and part-time
Details
- Website
- oaksongschool.com
- Address
- 140 Russell Ln
- License
- 1708575, active
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How they teach
- Approach oaksongschool.com
State record
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A day here
- Meals oaksongschool.com
- Hours, Schedule oaksongschool.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website oaksongschool.com