San Marcos · Licensed center
Wonderland School Day Care
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 110 children.
- Ages They list: 6 Weeks through 5th Grade (Infant Care through Lower Elementary School).
- Tuition Infant $1,250, toddler $1,030, preschool $650 a month, full time. See costs
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.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Mar 27, 20261 citation
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh
“Two infants were asleep in their crib with boppy pillows and pacifier straps.”
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Feb 6, 20261 citation
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium
“The emergency practice log and monthly inspections were not available for review.”
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Feb 26, 20255 citations
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium High
“The fence in one of the outdoor play areas did not meet the 4 ft. minimum requirement on all sides.”
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingMedium High
“The merry-go-round in the outdoor play area did not have loose-fill installed in the fall zones.”
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium High
“Multiple trashcans containing garbage items like used tissue paper and used toilet paper were accessible to the children in care.”
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children SafeMedium
“The most recent inspection form, the Keeping Children Safe and Parent Notification postings, and the current employee list were not posted.”
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium
“The emergency practices, recent fire and sanitation inspections, and Child Product Safety certification was not available for review.”
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Mar 26, 20243 citations
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
“Loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch depth requirement.”
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium High
“Seven caregivers were missing required training topics.”
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium
“One child file needed up-to-date immunization records.”
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Jun 21, 20225 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh
“During the inspection several classrooms had cleaning supplies accessible to children in care.”
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenHigh
“During the inspection a child was observed unsupervised in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver came inside to supervise.”
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium High
“During the inspection several trash cans were observed without lids making the trash accessible to children in care.”
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-ChairsMedium High
“During the inspection a potty chair/training urinal was not sanitized after use.”
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or AsphaltMedium High
“It was observed during the inspection that the loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth under the swings.”
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt
Aug 20, 20216 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“Staff member found without possessing a current background check, operation corrected this issue by allowing caregiver to exit center and not to return till background check is complete.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
“Play areas found to be low with the appropriate amount of loose-fill on all four of the play ares.”
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium High
“Multiple changing mats (3) possessed tears and lacerations.”
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsMedium High
“Hazadarious cleaning supplies were not stored properply and in reach of children.”
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
“Multiple staff personnel were missing two or more required personnel records (Photo ID, Proof of Background check, Notarized affidavit, etc.).”
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
“Multiple children's records missing requiired documnetation (admission form info, medical authorization, and immunizations)”
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- March 27, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since August 2021 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
Two infants were asleep in their crib with boppy pillows and pacifier straps.
· March 27, 2026
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.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 27, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High
Two infants were asleep in their crib with boppy pillows and pacifier straps.
Mar 2026 Complaint
Complaint · March 24, 2026
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies · Medium
It was found that a parent was not provided with an enrollment agreement from the operation before or on their child's first day in care.
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 6, 2026
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The emergency practice log and monthly inspections were not available for review.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · February 26, 2025
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space · Medium High
The fence in one of the outdoor play areas did not meet the 4 ft. minimum requirement on all sides.
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe · Medium
The most recent inspection form, the Keeping Children Safe and Parent Notification postings, and the current employee list were not posted.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The emergency practices, recent fire and sanitation inspections, and Child Product Safety certification was not available for review.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing · Medium High
The merry-go-round in the outdoor play area did not have loose-fill installed in the fall zones.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High
Multiple trashcans containing garbage items like used tissue paper and used toilet paper were accessible to the children in care.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 26, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium
One child file needed up-to-date immunization records.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High
Loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch depth requirement.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training · Medium High
Seven caregivers were missing required training topics.
Jun 2022 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · June 21, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High
During the inspection several classrooms had cleaning supplies accessible to children in care.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High
During the inspection several trash cans were observed without lids making the trash accessible to children in care.
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs · Medium High
During the inspection a potty chair/training urinal was not sanitized after use.
746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt · Medium High
It was observed during the inspection that the loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth under the swings.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
During the inspection a child was observed unsupervised in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver came inside to supervise.
Aug 2021 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · August 20, 2021
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
Play areas found to be low with the appropriate amount of loose-fill on all four of the play ares.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
Multiple staff personnel were missing two or more required personnel records (Photo ID, Proof of Background check, Notarized affidavit, etc.).
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
Multiple changing mats (3) possessed tears and lacerations.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
Staff member found without possessing a current background check, operation corrected this issue by allowing caregiver to exit center and not to return till background check is complete.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
Hazadarious cleaning supplies were not stored properply and in reach of children.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of August 27, 2026
Multiple children's records missing requiired documnetation (admission form info, medical authorization, and immunizations)
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What it costs
Wonderland School Day CareMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)
Monthly, full time. The band is the middle 80% of Austin-area full-time prices for that age; 25 infant, 26 toddler and 30 preschool programs publish one.
- Application fee
- $170
Details
- Phone
- (512) 392-9404
- Address
- 302 Country Estates Dr, San Marcos, 78666
- License
- 520166
- Ages they serve
- 6 Weeks through 5th Grade (Infant Care through Lower Elementary School)
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Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
All checked July 2026.
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Application fee thewonderlandschool.com
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website thewonderlandschool.com
- Ages they serve thewonderlandschool.com
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.