Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
The PREP School of Caliterra
26025 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620
The PREP School of Caliterra is a new construction project at 26025 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M across about 14,020 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 14,020 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $250/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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23 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About The PREP School of Caliterra
M-Barr Investments LLC is developing a new single-story freestanding childcare facility at 26025 Ranch Road 12 in Dripping Springs, Texas. The project, identified as The PREP School of Caliterra, covers approximately 14,020 square feet and is estimated to cost $3,500,000. This new construction effort is located in Hays County and is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Scope and Design
Randall-Paulson Architects serves as the design firm of record for this facility. The scope of work explicitly describes a new single-story freestanding childcare facility to be located in Dripping Springs, Texas. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Robert Ronson. The owner of record is MBARR Holdings LLC. The estimated cost of $3,500,000 translates to $250 per square foot, a figure that is above the county median of $115 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Hays County.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and the scheduled completion date is targeted for October 2027. The construction start date per the filing is October 2026, creating a scheduled build window of 365 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 274 days for new construction projects.
Regional Context
Randall-Paulson Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $63,795,993, including the PREP School of Sweetwater in Bee Cave and the PREP School of Fulshear. The PREP School of New Braunfels is another project with review complete. The area profile for ZIP code 78620 indicates a population of about 20,624 and a median household income of $146,551. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $624,800 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
The Hays County unemployment rate was 4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The project’s estimated cost is in the top quarter of new construction filings in the county. The specific details of the TDLR registration confirm the project’s status as registered, with no indication of completion or operational status in the filing. The focus remains on the construction of the new childcare facility as defined in the scope of work.
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The PREP School of Caliterra is a New Construction project located at 26025 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 in Dripping Springs, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M covering 14,020 sq ft. MBARR Holdings LLC is the property owner and Randall-Paulson Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The PREP School of Caliterra open?
No, the project is under construction. The TDLR record shows plan review is pending and completion is targeted for October 2027. The facility is not operating.
Who is the owner of The PREP School of Caliterra?
The owner of record is MBARR Holdings LLC. The tenant or business entity associated with the project is M-Barr Investments LLC.
What is the size of the new facility?
The new single-story freestanding childcare facility is approximately 14,020 square feet. This size is larger than the median new construction size in Hays County.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
The completion date on the TDLR filing is targeted for October 2027. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026.
Who is the architect for this project?
Randall-Paulson Architects is the design firm of record. They have several other registered projects in Texas, including other PREP School locations.
What is The PREP School of Caliterra?
The PREP School of Caliterra is a new construction project at 26025 Ranch Road 12 in Dripping Springs, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A NEW SINGLE STORY FREESTANDING ±14,020 SF CHILDCARE FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS
Is The PREP School of Caliterra open in Dripping Springs?
The PREP School of Caliterra is still under construction in Dripping Springs, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is The PREP School of Caliterra located?
The PREP School of Caliterra is located at 26025 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of The PREP School of Caliterra?
MBARR Holdings LLC is the property owner/developer of record for The PREP School of Caliterra, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The PREP School of Caliterra?
Randall-Paulson Architects is the design firm of record for The PREP School of Caliterra, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The PREP School of Caliterra cost and how big is it?
The PREP School of Caliterra has an estimated construction value of $3.5M and approximately 14,020 square feet (about $250/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
A NEW SINGLE STORY FREESTANDING ±14,020 SF CHILDCARE FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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26025 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620
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