Austin · Licensed center

School in the Hills-River Place LLC

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

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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.”

Who cares for your child

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 96% of the 26 that publish a price.

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

Half day (morning)
$1,725 to $1,825 a month
Application fee
$200
Siblings
A 10% sibling discount is applied to the lower tuition when enrolling multiple children

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

A day here

Details

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.