First Presbyterian Day School
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
About the program
First Presbyterian Day School is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 1986. It is licensed for 85 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
First Presbyterian Day School is a faith-based, play-based preschool in Austin, Texas, serving children ages 12 months to five years.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First Presbyterian Day School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The reviewing the operation's safety drills, the operation had conducted 3 of the 4 lock down drills and 1 of the 4 shelter in place drills for the 2024-2025 calendar year.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A child's Epi-pen was available to Child Care Regulation, however the Epi-pen was not in the original packaging including the child's name and prescription. The Allergy plan was also not signed by the parent.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The sanitation inspection was not completed, and was expired.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The fire inspection was not available for review, corrections were needed.
Show all 10 violations on file
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was found during the inspection the operation had two caregivers without background checks.
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
It was found during the inspection the operation was caring for infants and did not have infants on the permit.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Out of eight children's files reviewed one does not have current immunizations on file. One is missing a health statement.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Out of eight staff files reviewed seven did not have training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
What parents say
All three of my kiddos have gone to this preschool. I cannot recommend it highly enough! The staff and teachers care so much about the kids and are obviously there for their love of children and passion for early childhood education. The focus on outdoor and sensory play was really important to our family - the playground is so beautiful and shady, they have a garden where the kids help grow plants and get to eat the…
Allison Dubin · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoWe are thankful to have found First Presbyterian Day School! It is a wonderful space for kids to explore while also providing structure, thoughtful programs, and caring teachers and staff. Our son especially enjoys the outdoor classrooms and playgrounds, and is always excited to show off the art he does there.
annie rinkevich · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoWe’ve been sending our kids to FPDS for the last 3 years and we love it so much! The teachers and staff are so nice and trustworthy. Highly recommend this preschool.
Isabel Andrews · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoI can’t say enough wonderful things about First Presbyterian Day School. I am so happy that we found this school for my child. It’s an impeccably clean and well maintained facility, with beautiful established oak trees that provide shade for the expansive outdoor place space they have. My child has been attending FPDS for over a year and is thriving. All the teachers and staff are genuinely caring and kind…
Stina · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoGetting there
8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Questions about First Presbyterian Day School
Is First Presbyterian Day School licensed?
Yes. First Presbyterian Day School holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 189278), with a licensed capacity of 85 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First Presbyterian Day School had any inspection violations?
Texas records 5 violations for First Presbyterian Day School in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does First Presbyterian Day School take?
First Presbyterian Day School is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 1 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does First Presbyterian Day School cost?
First Presbyterian Day School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
