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Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens

200 W ANDERSON LN, Austin, TX 78752-1106

Operation number:
204132
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
132
License effective:
July 13, 1987
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5123396335
Email:
valeriejohnson@glcmchildcare.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens from May 3, 2022 through May 6, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved child guidance.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78752

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.56

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was determined that the operation did not notify the parents in the required time frame that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with their child.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined that the operation did not report a situation where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline towards a child in care.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency allergy plan.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical outlets were uncovered in a classroom with children under five years old, and in the gymnasium that children under five years old were utilizing. This was corrected at inspection when the staff covered the electrical outlets with a cover.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The operation had two trash cans that contained garbage in them without lids on them allowing garbage to be accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the provider removed the trash can from one classroom, and removed the trash from the second classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants did not have feeding instructions dated within the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
It was found during the inspection a caregiver stated they had 9 children and they had 10.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was found during the inspection 3 out of 4 children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by a healthcare professional.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found during the inspection there was a tire on the playground that was worn down leaving sharp pieces of the tire exposed.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)