Dripping Springs · Licensed center

Pathways School at DSMC

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.

How they teach

Faith-based

“We provide a warm, Christian learning environment where children are encouraged to grow as whole individuals—academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”In their words, July 2026.dsmethodist.org

One of 42 Austin-area providers that describe a faith-based approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

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What the state has found

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

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
October 3, 2025
On file
2 visits since October 2023 — both cited findings
Most serious
Medium High — There were no parent signatures on two children's allergy action plan. · October 3, 2025

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.

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 3, 2025

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

There were no parent signatures on two children's allergy action plan.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 20, 2023

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High

A caregiver in a 3-year-old classroom was observed using her personal electronic device (cell phone) while in charge of supervising children during naptime. NOTE: The personal device was put away by caregiver during this inspection.

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times · Medium

Children in the 5-6 year old classroom were observed watching television during their assigned rest time.

State licensing record

Details

5128587541

Website
dsmethodist.org
Address
28900 Ranch Road 12
License
404049, active
Ages they serve
ages 2 through Kindergarten

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How they teach

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