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Bethany Preschool

110 W Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 786245.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$160
year first permitted
1985

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About Bethany Preschool

Bethany Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 5, 1985, for up to 130 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months through entry into kindergarten, plus school-aged children (5-12 yrs)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F: 7am – 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through entry into kindergarten, plus school-aged children (5-12 yrs)
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Bethany Lutheran Church))
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChildcare Subsidy (CCS) funding
TransportationTransportation (transportation after school from Fredericksburg Primary and Elementary schools)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (3 Star rating)
MoreFounded 1983
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethany Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Gillespie County has a median price of $160 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.
Gillespie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#178547
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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 19 visits
  1. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 7, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.2701(4) - Care Requirements for School-age - Caregiver Aware of Arrival/Departure

      “Due to a cellular power outage, the operation was not able to maintain their electronic attendance and did not have a backup attendance process in place to account for the children present preventing the operation from being aware of the arrival of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

      “During the investigation, it was determined a child was left unattended in the building for 25 minutes due to caregivers not maintaining accurate attendance and conducting a visual sweep of the restroom before exiting the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  5. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement

      “A caregiver that was under the age of 18 years was observed in direct supervision of two children. NOTE: The children were moved during the inspection to be supervised by a qualified caregiver.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics

      “10 staff training files were evaluated. 4 staff were missing training on medication administration and 3 staff were missing training on emergency preparedness.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “A child with medication kept at the operation was not in the original prescription box.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “Upon review of the operation's people list, it was determined that there were 5 employees with active background checks who were no longer with the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026

  8. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 8, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline or Child Care Regulation regarding an allegation received that a child may have been abused.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

  10. Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline or Child Care Regulation regarding an allegation received that a child may have been abused.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jul 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation last had a fire inspection on 5/7/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver had an expired first aid training certificate that expired 6/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The last sanitation inspection report was dated 4/16/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver had an expired CPR certificate that expired 6/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Medication kept at the operation expired in March 2025 and May 2025 for three children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Three out of ten employee files evaluated had not completed 24 hours of annual training for the employee evaluation year reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  2. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was observed sitting on top of a picnic bench on the playground using a cell phone.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  5. Oct 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A 3 year old child was left unattended in the restroom for approximately 8 minutes when the classroom exited the building and went outside to the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  6. Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed

      “One rear seat belt does not retract and can not securely restrain a child in the seat. NOTE: Maintenance fixed the seat belt during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “4 out of 10 staff training records reviewed were missing training in the following topic areas: emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

  9. Jan 24, 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 Preschool

Is Bethany Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 5, 1985.

When was Bethany Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bethany Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. 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 Preschool care for?

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

Does Bethany Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bethany Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bethany Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 997-8751 to ask.

What is Bethany Preschool's phone number?

(830) 997-8751.

Where is Bethany Preschool?

110 W Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindernest Montessori School, 0.2 miles away.

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