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Wonderland School Day Care

What the state has found

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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

746.801(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.

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.

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Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 26, 2024

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.

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

746.3407(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.

746.4907(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.

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.

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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 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)

State licensing record

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What it costs

$1,250 a month for an infant

Infant$1,250

Lower than 72% of the 25 that publish a price.

Toddler$1,030

Lower than 81% of the 26 that publish a price.

Preschool$650

Lower than 90% of the 30 that publish a price.

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

Application fee
$170

Details

5123929404

Website
thewonderlandschool.com
Address
302 Country Estates Dr
License
520166, active
Ages they serve
6 Weeks through 5th Grade (Infant Care through Lower Elementary School)

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Sources and dates

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All checked July 2026.

What it costs

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

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.