Bethany School
Bethany School is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (2 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #370 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
One individual was present without a completed background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the individual leave.
There were two children with food allergy plans that had doctor signatures but not parent signatures.
One child with a medication did not have a parent signed medication authorization for the medication.
The slide exits did not have the required amount of loose fill.
The operation had an expired epinephrine auto injector for a child with an allergy.
A toddler was found outside of the building without a caregiver. During the investigation inspection, appropriate supervision was observed.
During the inspection there were two caregivers counted into ratio who did not have a cleared background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the two caregivers left the facility.
About this center
Common questions
Does Bethany School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Bethany School’s hours?
9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Bethany School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Bethany School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 11, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Bethany School compare with other daycares in Austin?
It is tied for #370 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bethany School last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 201986 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.