Austin · Licensed center

School in the Hills-River Place LLC

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

Montessori

“Montessori education is not only a methodology but also a way of life. School in the Hills nurtures and leads children through a physical, intellectual, and social-emotional path that is well prepared but constantly changing to meet the children's every need and interest.”In their words, July 2026.schoolinthehills.com

One of 47 Austin-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Alicia Marker (Founder) since 2006 and Dan Marker (Founder) since 2006.

Of 1,219 Austin-area providers, 39 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of twenty years.

What it costs

$2,025 a month for a toddler

Toddler$2,025

Higher than 25 of 26 Austin-area providers that publish a full-time toddler price.

School in the Hills-River Place LLCMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)

Scale $0 to $4,000 a month. Austin-area prices as of September 29, 2026. Half-day (morning) $1,725 to $1,825 a month. Application fee $200. Sibling discount: A 10% sibling discount is applied to the lower tuition when enrolling multiple children. Prices from their website, July 2026.

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What the state has found

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
September 15, 2023
On file
2 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — During a self-reported investigation, it was found that children were not being appropriately supervised when a child was injured using a zipline while in care. · September 15, 2023

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.

Sep 2023 Complaint

Complaint · September 15, 2023

Reported to the state by the program

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

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 · High

During a self-reported investigation, it was found that children were not being appropriately supervised when a child was injured using a zipline while in care.

State licensing record

Apr 2023 Complaint

Complaint · April 5, 2023

Reported to the state by the program

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

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

It was found during the investigation a caregiver had access to children without a current background check.

State licensing record

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 5:45 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Schedule
Academic Day, Half Day, Extended AM, Extended PM, Full Extended Day

Details

5122668180

Website
schoolinthehills.com
Address
10819 Rr 2222
License
1620627, active
Ages they serve
18 Months to 12 Years Old

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

  • Toddler, Second price, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 schoolinthehills.com

State record

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