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Bethany Preschool

110 W AUSTIN ST, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3802

Operation number:
178547
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gillespie
Capacity:
130
License effective:
December 5, 1985
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8309978751
Email:
bethanypsdirector@gmail.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 17 available inspections for Bethany Preschool from January 24, 2022 through August 20, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from August 11, 2026 through August 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78624

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
1.13

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.67

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Official code
746.1107(1)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A child with medication kept at the operation was not in the original prescription box.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
10 staff training files were evaluated. 4 staff were missing training on medication administration and 3 staff were missing training on emergency preparedness.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Official code
746.1309(f)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of ten employee files evaluated had not completed 24 hours of annual training for the employee evaluation year reviewed.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver had an expired first aid training certificate that expired 6/2025.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver had an expired CPR certificate that expired 6/2025.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The last sanitation inspection report was dated 4/16/2024.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication kept at the operation expired in March 2025 and May 2025 for three children.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation last had a fire inspection on 5/7/2024.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed sitting on top of a picnic bench on the playground using a cell phone.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
Official code
746.5607(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)