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Bethany Lutheran Preschool

3701 W SLAUGHTER LN, Austin, TX 78749-5902

Operation number:
855942
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:
150
License effective:
July 9, 2006
Hours:
09:00 AM-01:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu
Phone:
5126154147
Email:
leslie.pantojas@bethanyaustin.com

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 19 available inspections for Bethany Lutheran Preschool from September 2, 2021 through August 10, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 5, 2023 and involved background screening.

Five later inspections, from May 7, 2024 through August 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78749

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.47
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four caregivers were missing training on some of the required annual training topics for their last completed training years.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present in the classroom who did not have a current background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
An incident report was not filled out after an incident in which a child was left unsupervised for a few minutes.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was able to leave the building and was unsupervised for a few minutes.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not share an incident report with parents within 48 hours of when an incident occured.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for 10-15 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)