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First Presbyterian Day School

8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 787315.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
1986

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About First Presbyterian Day School

First Presbyterian Day School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 3, 1986, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months through five years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 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
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months through five years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Presbyterian), Play-based
CurriculumGodly Play
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Presbyterian Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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 First Presbyterian Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#189278
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

  3. Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “A child's Epi-pen was available to Child Care Regulation, however the Epi-pen was not in the original packaging including the child's name and prescription. The Allergy plan was also not signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “The reviewing the operation's safety drills, the operation had conducted 3 of the 4 lock down drills and 1 of the 4 shelter in place drills for the 2024-2025 calendar year.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  4. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The sanitation inspection was not completed, and was expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The fire inspection was not available for review, corrections were needed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

  5. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care

      “It was found during the inspection the operation was caring for infants and did not have infants on the permit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “It was found during the inspection the operation had two caregivers without background checks.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

  8. Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “Out of eight staff files reviewed seven did not have training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Out of eight children's files reviewed one does not have current immunizations on file. One is missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021

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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FAQ

Questions about First Presbyterian Day School

Is First Presbyterian Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 3, 1986.

When was First Presbyterian Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Presbyterian Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 First Presbyterian Day School care for?

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

Does First Presbyterian Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Presbyterian Day School's hours?

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

How much does First Presbyterian Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 345-8961 to ask.

What is First Presbyterian Day School's phone number?

(512) 345-8961.

Where is First Presbyterian Day School?

8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731. The nearest other daycare we list is YPW Spanish Immersion School, 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).