St. Michael's Episcopal Day School
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 1500 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
About the program
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2010. It is licensed for 105 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School is a Reggio-inspired, faith-based preschool in Austin, Texas, serving toddlers through four-year-olds.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia, faith-based and play-based approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. St. Michael's Episcopal 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.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Four employees did not have all their required annual trainings complete. Two employees were missing 5 hours, one was missing 6 hours, and one was missing 7.5.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two employees were missing notarized affidavits.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
The child with the expired EpiPen did not have the original labeled container with the medication.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
There was a child's EpiPen on site that expired in September of 2023.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's last sanitaion inspection was dated 10/07/2024.
Show all 13 violations on file
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no documentation of a current sanitation inspection on file.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six out of the eight children's files reviewed were missing health statements.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five out of the eight staff files reviewed did not meet the required 24 hours of training, and all eight were missing trainings in the required topics.
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
One classroom did not have its evacuation plan poste and there was no snack menu posted.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Documentation of smoke detector, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguisher checks was not available. As well as the playground maintenance checklist.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Current fire inspection was not available for review during the monitoring inspection.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An active background checks was not available to review for one caregiver who was present during the inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation's last sanitation inspection was on 6/8/2020.
What parents say
We LOVE St. Michael’s!!! We’ve been part of the school since 2020, so about 6 years now, and we truly wouldn’t change it for the world. It’s one of the most magical little schools in Austin. Their Reggio-inspired approach is so hands-on, and the kids really get to learn through play while spending most of their day outside exploring. It just feels like such a happy and thoughtful way for them to grow and learn. The…
Maki Miller · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe’ve been a part of the SMEDS community since Jan 2021 and I can genuinely say that it is the most wholesome preschool. Such a warm, nurturing and safe environment where children learn through playing *outdoors*. The teachers are all so thoughtful in their approach to every aspect of the children’s day, and retention rate is truly amazing - which says a great deal. So happy to have found this school.
Roxanne Peake · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe love St. Michael’s - the Reggio-inspired approach is amazing - it’s hands-on and lets the kids really explore and learn through play. The guides are incredible - so kind, creative, and genuinely invested in each child. You can tell they truly love what they do. Our oldest just graduated and grew so much here, both socially and emotionally. Our middle child is there now and comes home every day excited to tell us…
Jordan Curry · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoSt. Michael’s was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my girls. The teachers and director don’t just care for children - they understand them. My daughters were met with kindness, curiosity, and so much patience. When one of my girls needed extra support, the director, was incredibly hands-on - offering a calm space in her office that became a meaningful part of my daughter’s day. It made her feel safe,…
Anne-Christian Covert · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1500 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
Questions about St. Michael's Episcopal Day School
Is St. Michael's Episcopal Day School licensed?
Yes. St. Michael's Episcopal Day School holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1171766), with a licensed capacity of 105 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has St. Michael's Episcopal Day School had any inspection violations?
Texas records 12 violations for St. Michael's Episcopal Day School in the last three years, 1 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 St. Michael's Episcopal Day School take?
St. Michael's Episcopal Day School is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 2:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does St. Michael's Episcopal Day School cost?
St. Michael's Episcopal 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.
