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Good News Preschool

What these mean, and where they come from

Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.

How they teach

Faith-based

“Christ-centered, Play-based Curriculum”In their words, July 2026.goodnewschurchtx.com

One of 42 Austin-area providers that describe a faith-based approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

One staff is named on their site, with no start year given.

What it costs

From $600 a month

Austin-area comparison hidden until they say which age this price is for.

Part-time $300 to $400 a month. Application fee $125. Sibling discount: Save $25 per additional child enrolled.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
October 29, 2025
On file
3 visits since February 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — A fire inspection completed within the past 12 months was not available for review at inspection. · February 21, 2023

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 29, 2025

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

The allergy alert forms were reviewed and one form did not have a doctor signature.

State licensing record

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 13, 2024

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

An allergy action plan was not signed by the parent.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) · Medium Low

affidavit 2912 was not available for review.

State licensing record

Feb 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 21, 2023

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date · Medium High

A child with an allergy plan had an expired epipen.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High

A fire inspection completed within the past 12 months was not available for review at inspection.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Parents provide snack, lunch, and drinks daily
Hours
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
Flexible Schedule: choice of 2-Day, 3-Day, or 5-Day program

Details

5125358090

Website
goodnewschurchtx.com
Address
1610 E New Hope Dr
License
1544108, active
Ages they serve
18 months to 5 years
Established
2014

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

  • Monthly tuition, Second price, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 goodnewschurchtx.com

State record

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