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Good News Preschool

1610 E New Hope Dr, Leander, TX 78641 · Williamson County

Good News Preschool is a licensed child care center in Leander, TX, licensed for up to 55 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #24 of 39 centers in Leander and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#24 of 39 centers in Leander
1High risk
3Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 6 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 29, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The allergy alert forms were reviewed and one form did not have a doctor signature.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
Medium LowDec 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
affidavit 2912 was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
Medium HighDec 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date §746.3805(b)(3)
A child with an allergy plan had an expired epipen.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
HighFeb 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A fire inspection completed within the past 12 months was not available for review at inspection.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity55 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours09:00 AM-01:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 20, 2015
DirectorTonya Copeland
Phone5125358090
State operation #1544108

Common questions

Does Good News Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Good News Preschool’s hours?

9 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Good News Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Good News Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Good News Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Leander, is $43.80 a day for toddlers, $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Good News Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 21, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Good News Preschool compare with other daycares in Leander?

It is #24 of 39 centers in Leander by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Good News Preschool last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1544108 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.