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About St. Martin'S Lutheran Day School
St. Martin's Lutheran Day School
St. Martin’s Lutheran Day School has served the downtown Austin community since 1962, providing a nurturing Christian environment for children from 3 months through Pre-K. The program focuses on the development of the whole child—intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Families benefit from extended operating hours and a central location convenient for downtown professionals, while the "God is Love" philosophy guides the daily atmosphere. The curriculum integrates theme-based learning with specialized enrichments, including weekly music, art, science, and chapel. Older preschoolers participate in specialized P.E. sessions with "Coach Bob," focusing on motor skills and teamwork. A significant highlight for parents is the in-house meal program, which serves organic and non-GMO lunches prepared from scratch daily. The school is led by long-tenured administration and a dedicated faculty team in a facility that includes soccer fields and a dedicated library.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
We LOVE St Martin's! Our daughter started there right after she turned one and she is now in the 3YO program. She was offered a spot at some smaller montessori programs, but St Martin's had a bigger faculty, more diversity, and honestly better hours (7 AM to 6 PM). Her vocabulary, social skills, and confidence have grown so much--and she has so many friends! The teachers are invested in the kids' growth and they have a thoughtful curriculum that is a great balance of learning and fun. She looks forward to school every day. Best decision we could have made.
We started our 5mo old baby at St. Martin’s in October and have been blown away with the ease to our transition into daycare! They felt like family from the tour into day 1 to now. They really go above and beyond to take care of the babies and make us parents feel confident leaving them in the best hands.
We have had our daughter at St. Martin’s for years and absolutely love it. The teachers and administration are engaged, thoughtful, and seem to truly love their jobs and working with children. St. Martin’s provides introductions into lesson plans in a school setting, arts & crafts, outside play, and more. Highly recommend!
Our family loves this preschool! We have a lot of friends whose children have also gone to the school, and we've heard nothing but great things. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about the kids. I'm confident that my kids are receiving loving care here - highly recommend!
We couldn’t love St. Martin’s Preschool more! Our son Jack is learning, thriving, and so happy thanks to the wonderful teachers and caring environment.
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Safety Record
No major safety incidents, news closures, or legal issues were found for St. Martin's Lutheran Day School. Texas Health and Human Services records (License #5807) indicate that inspections in April 2024 cited two deficiencies (one Medium-High and one Medium risk level), but no administrative penalties or adverse actions are recorded.
Parent Reputation
The school maintains a highly positive reputation among parents, who describe it as a 'nurturing' and 'loving' environment. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the theme-based curriculum, the dedicated faculty, and the focus on spiritual and social development. Parents on community forums also highlighted the school's high-quality meal program and well-maintained play facilities.
Staff Insights
Specific recent employee reviews on platforms such as Glassdoor or Indeed are not available. A former staff member from approximately 10 years ago shared a positive experience working at the facility, but there is no verifiable data regarding current employee turnover, management satisfaction, or staff morale.
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