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Wonderland School Day Care

302 Country Estates Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Wonderland School Day Care is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, TX, licensed for up to 110 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 25 centers in San Marcos and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#23 of 25 centers in San Marcos
3High risk
8Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 27, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Two infants were asleep in their crib with boppy pillows and pacifier straps.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
MediumMar 24, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
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.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
MediumFeb 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The emergency practice log and monthly inspections were not available for review.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2026
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The merry-go-round in the outdoor play area did not have loose-fill installed in the fall zones.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The emergency practices, recent fire and sanitation inspections, and Child Product Safety certification was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Multiple trashcans containing garbage items like used tissue paper and used toilet paper were accessible to the children in care.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The fence in one of the outdoor play areas did not meet the 4 ft. minimum requirement on all sides.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe §746.401(3)
The most recent inspection form, the Keeping Children Safe and Parent Notification postings, and the current employee list were not posted.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
Medium HighMar 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose-fill in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch depth requirement.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Seven caregivers were missing required training topics.
Correction verified May 13, 2024
MediumMar 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child file needed up-to-date immunization records.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2024
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Sanitize Potty-Chairs §746.3407(5)
During the inspection a potty chair/training urinal was not sanitized after use.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
It was observed during the inspection that the loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth under the swings.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
HighJun 21, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During the inspection a child was observed unsupervised in a classroom. This was corrected when a caregiver came inside to supervise.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
HighJun 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the inspection several classrooms had cleaning supplies accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022
Medium HighJun 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
During the inspection several trash cans were observed without lids making the trash accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity110 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 22, 1996
DirectorJimmy Fife
Phone5123929404
State operation #520166

Common questions

Does Wonderland School Day Care take infants?

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

What are Wonderland School Day Care’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 Wonderland School Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Wonderland School Day Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Wonderland School Day Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes San Marcos, 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 Wonderland School Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 27, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Wonderland School Day Care compare with other daycares in San Marcos?

It is #23 of 25 centers in San Marcos by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Wonderland School Day Care last inspected?

Apr 8, 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 520166 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.