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Over Yonder Nature School

5000 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 · Hays County

Over Yonder Nature School is a licensed child care center in Dripping Springs, TX, licensed for up to 61 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 12 centers in Dripping Springs and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#11 of 12 centers in Dripping Springs
3High risk
7Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
11 citations from 17 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision1
Health & medication1
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The sanitation inspection was dated 1/15/2025.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026
Medium HighMar 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The fire inspection was dated 6/20/2023
Correction verified May 1, 2026
HighSep 9, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver fell asleep during nap.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified §746.613(c)(1)
Of the 6 children's files evaluated, two needed updated immunization records.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
LowApr 15, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Of the 6 children files evaluated, one did not have a health statement from their pediatrician.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver was alone in the classroom with children before completing First Aid training.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
The caregiver did not have evidence of completing pre-service training.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
HighFeb 24, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
The caregiver admitted to grabbing and shaking the child's arms. The caregiver who witnessed the incident corroborated the story.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
HighNov 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver did not have proper background check through the operation's HHS portal.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
Two crib sheets were not snug fit. One infant was napping in the crib without a snug fitted sheet.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
*There was an unstable and improperly secured baby gate in a doorway of the infant classroom leading to the outside of the building. This poses a risk of a child falling if the child were to grab or lean on the gate. *There was exposed sheetrock on the wall at the entry of the building. *There was one uncovered outlet accessible to children in the toddler/PreK classroom. **This was corrected at inspection when the outlet was covered.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity61 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 19, 2024
DirectorKaitlyn Egger
Phone5122126895
State operation #1785839

Common questions

Does Over Yonder Nature School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Over Yonder Nature School’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Over Yonder Nature School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Over Yonder Nature School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Over Yonder Nature School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Dripping Springs, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Over Yonder Nature School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 9, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Over Yonder Nature School compare with other daycares in Dripping Springs?

It is #11 of 12 centers in Dripping Springs by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Over Yonder Nature School last inspected?

Aug 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1785839 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.