San Marcos · Licensed center

Wonderland School Day Care

A center in San Marcos, licensed for 110 children. Care for an infant is $1,250 a month, less than 18 of 25 Austin-area full-time prices.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

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

What it costs

$1,250 a month for an infant

Infant$1,250

Lower than 18 of 25 Austin-area providers that publish a full-time infant price.

Toddler$1,030

Lower than 21 of 26 Austin-area providers that publish a full-time toddler price.

Preschool$650

Lower than 27 of 30 Austin-area providers that publish a full-time preschool price.

Wonderland School Day CareMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)

Scale $0 to $4,000 a month. Austin-area prices as of September 29, 2026. Application fee $170. Prices from their website, July 2026.

Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: hours and late pickup, teaching approach, a typical day, 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Feb 2025 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · February 26, 2025

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.

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.

746.4305 - 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.

746.4901(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.

746.801(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.

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Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 26, 2024

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training · Medium High

Seven caregivers were missing required training topics.

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.

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

One child file needed up-to-date immunization records.

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Jun 2022 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · June 21, 2022

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.

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(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs · Medium High

During the inspection a potty chair/training urinal was not sanitized after use.

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.

746.4907(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.

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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 displayed by the state

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 displayed by the state

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 displayed by the state

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 displayed by the state

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 displayed by the state

Hazadarious cleaning supplies were not stored properply and in reach of children.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium · No longer displayed by the state

Multiple children's records missing requiired documnetation (admission form info, medical authorization, and immunizations)

State licensing record

Details

Phone
5123929404
Address
302 Country Estates Dr
License
520166, active
Ages
6 Weeks through 5th Grade (Infant Care through Lower Elementary School)

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