Gethsemane Lutheran Children's
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 200 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752
About the program
Gethsemane Lutheran Children's is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 132 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Gethsemane Lutheran Children's 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.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
It was determined that the operation did not report a situation where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline towards a child in care.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency allergy plan.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have feeding instructions dated within the last 30 days.
Show all 10 violations on file
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
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.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
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.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
It was found during the inspection there was a tire on the playground that was worn down leaving sharp pieces of the tire exposed.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
It was found during the inspection a caregiver stated they had 9 children and they had 10.
What parents say
This place is an absolute gem and we were so happy to have found them for our son. The daycare is well priced given the amazing care that he receives. In addition, the curriculum is amazing and starts all the way from the infant room and up. Our son has amazing social skills and we feel that he has progressed so well in all areas as a result of the care at GLCM... couldn't recommend this place more.
Ben Ruchte · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGreat place to trust with your kiddos. They make life easier by providing lunches and have great communication with families on a daily basis. My kids even eat vegetables now! -pics my kiddo on with her teacher
Charlie Bingner · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoMy wife and I, and our kids love this place. They are cared for and loved here. We couldn't be happier to have found GLCM!
Shane Blackshear · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
200 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752
Questions about Gethsemane Lutheran Children's
Is Gethsemane Lutheran Children's licensed?
Yes. Gethsemane Lutheran Children's holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 204132), with a licensed capacity of 132 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Gethsemane Lutheran Children's had any inspection violations?
Texas records 7 violations for Gethsemane Lutheran Children's in the last three years, 3 of them rated high risk by the state, across 11 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 Gethsemane Lutheran Children's take?
Gethsemane Lutheran Children's is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:15 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Gethsemane Lutheran Children's cost?
Gethsemane Lutheran Children's does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
