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Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens

200 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752 · Travis County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 132 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (3 of 11). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #342 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #342 of 427 centers in Austin
5High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding3
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 14, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
There were two EpiPens on site that had expired.
HighMay 6, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline towards a child in care.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
HighMay 6, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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 verified Jun 16, 2026
HighMay 6, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
It was determined that the operation did not report a situation where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2026
MediumJan 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants did not have feeding instructions dated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024
Medium HighJan 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency allergy plan.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024
Medium HighJan 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
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 verified Mar 29, 2023
HighMar 22, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
It was found during the inspection a caregiver stated they had 9 children and they had 10.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2023
Medium HighMar 22, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
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 verified Mar 24, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity132 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 13, 1987
DirectorValerie Johnson
Phone5123396335
State operation #204132

Common questions

Does Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #342 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Gethsemane Lutheran Childrens last inspected?

Sep 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 204132 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.