Bethany Preschool
110 W AUSTIN ST, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 · Gillespie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer O'connor
- Phone
- (830) 997-8751
- Regulated since
- Dec 5, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 98883 · number 178547
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation, it was determined a child was left unattended in the building for 25 minutes due to caregivers not maintaining accurate attendance and conducting a visual sweep of the restroom before exiting the building.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Due to a cellular power outage, the operation was not able to maintain their electronic attendance and did not have a backup attendance process in place to account for the children present preventing the operation from being aware of the arrival of children.
HHSC 746.2701(4) — Care Requirements for School-age - Caregiver Aware of Arrival/Departure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver that was under the age of 18 years was observed in direct supervision of two children. NOTE: The children were moved during the inspection to be supervised by a qualified caregiver.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon review of the operation's people list, it was determined that there were 5 employees with active background checks who were no longer with the operation.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Staff background & training
10 staff training files were evaluated. 4 staff were missing training on medication administration and 3 staff were missing training on emergency preparedness.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Illness & medication
A child with medication kept at the operation was not in the original prescription box.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-16. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline or Child Care Regulation regarding an allegation received that a child may have been abused.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten employee files evaluated had not completed 24 hours of annual training for the employee evaluation year reviewed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had an expired first aid training certificate that expired 6/2025.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had an expired CPR certificate that expired 6/2025.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
The last sanitation inspection report was dated 4/16/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Illness & medication
Medication kept at the operation expired in March 2025 and May 2025 for three children.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation last had a fire inspection on 5/7/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed sitting on top of a picnic bench on the playground using a cell phone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Other
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Oct 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 3 year old child was left unattended in the restroom for approximately 8 minutes when the classroom exited the building and went outside to the playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-31. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 out of 10 staff training records reviewed were missing training in the following topic areas: emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises
One rear seat belt does not retract and can not securely restrain a child in the seat. NOTE: Maintenance fixed the seat belt during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5607(a) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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