Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc.
8305 CROSS PARK DR, AUSTIN, TX 78754 5154Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Non Childcare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- AP CPA Administrator Responsibilities- Ensure That the Operation Complies with Current Heightened Monitoring Plans.749.635(2)
Nov 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Each Caregiver Must Have a Current Certificate of Training with an Expiration or Renewal Date in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking749.911(a)
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- AP CPA Administrator Responsibilities- Ensure That the Operation Complies with Current Heightened Monitoring Plans.749.635(2)
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background Check Validation - You Must Inactivate a Subject Who Is No Longer Associated with Your Operation Within 7 Days of Leaving745.651(1)
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Physical Environment-Foster Home Must Ensure That Outdoor Areas Are Safe for Children, Kept Clean, and in Good Repair749.3041(4)
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