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Bethany Lutheran Preschool

3701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 787494.3· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$214
year first permitted
2006

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About Bethany Lutheran Preschool

Bethany Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 2006, for up to 150 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethany Lutheran Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bethany Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#855942
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 16 visits
  1. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “One new caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit for employment and a copy of her photo ID. Two new caregivers were missing documentation of orientation and proof of education.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four caregivers were missing training on some of the required annual training topics for their last completed training years.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present in the classroom who did not have a current background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023

  7. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “It was found that a caregiver used her hand to thump children on the head. It was also found that the caregiver raised her voice at children in a harsh manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

  10. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “An incident report was not filled out after an incident in which a child was left unsupervised for a few minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “A child was able to leave the building and was unsupervised for a few minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

  3. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

  5. Nov 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bethany Lutheran Preschool

Is Bethany Lutheran Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 2006.

When was Bethany Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bethany Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bethany Lutheran Preschool care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bethany Lutheran Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bethany Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bethany Lutheran Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 615-4147 to ask.

What is Bethany Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(512) 615-4147.

Where is Bethany Lutheran Preschool?

3701 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78749. The nearest other daycare we list is Let it Shine Enrichment Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).