Pathways School at DSMC
Pathways School at DSMC is a licensed child care center in Dripping Springs, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1991. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 0 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 12 centers in Dripping Springs and better than 70% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
There were no parent signatures on two children's allergy action plan.
Children in the 5-6 year old classroom were observed watching television during their assigned rest time.
A caregiver in a 3-year-old classroom was observed using her personal electronic device (cell phone) while in charge of supervising children during naptime. NOTE: The personal device was put away by caregiver during this inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Pathways School at DSMC take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Pathways School at DSMC’s hours?
7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Pathways School at DSMC accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Pathways School at DSMC had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 3 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Pathways School at DSMC compare with other daycares in Dripping Springs?
It is #6 of 12 centers in Dripping Springs by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 70% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Pathways School at DSMC last inspected?
Oct 3, 2025. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 404049 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.