Austin · Licensed center
Bais Menachem
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- Medium center, licensed for 112 children.
What the state has found
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Licensing inspections
Aug 27, 20261 citation
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Low
“affidavits were not available for review for an employee.”
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Jan 6, 20261 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“One caregiver did not have an elligibile or, provisional background clearence.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Feb 6, 20254 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“a potential employee was observing in a classroom prior to obtaining and eligible background result. An administrative penalty is recommended for this violation.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium High
“A current fire inspection was not available for review.”
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81, 2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium Low
“A current employee list was not posted”
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81, 2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programLow
“A health statemnt was not available for an enrolled child.”
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Oct 22, 20242 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh
“Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. This was corrected when the caregivers verified how many children were in their care.”
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous MaterialsMedium High
“Two classrooms had shaving cream accessible to children. The children use the shaving cream for sensory play. The shaving cream manufacturer instructions state that it must be kept out of reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the shaving cream from the classrooms.”
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Oct 9, 202413 citations
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 activityHigh
“During transitions from inside to outside, children in three classrooms were observed running from the classroom to the playground and around a building without the caregiver in close proximity to maintain visual or auditory awareness. The school aged children were observed playing inside an outdoor storage shed, with the doors closed, but top open, limiting the caregivers' ability to supervise.”
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
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh
“At inspection, two caregivers were not aware of the exact number of children they were caring for. This was corrected when the caregivers verified how many children were in their care.”
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh
“During inspection, two classes were found to have cleaning supplies within reach of the children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location.”
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh
“Classroom two, a 16 month-old child was found asleep in a stroller. At inspection, the child was removed from the stroller and placed on a naptime mat.”
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium High
“Garbage in two classrooms were accessible to children. The garbage cans were covered up during inspection.”
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesMedium High
“At inspection, the outdoor play area had a slide that did not have the required use zone between the slide and the fence.”
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomMedium High
“During the inspection, none of the classrooms had an evalcuation plan, posted. The director put evacuation plans in all of the classrooms at inspection.”
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium High
“In classroom number two, two children ages 17-18 months were sitting in high chairs without safety straps secured. This was corrected when the seat straps were secured.”
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
“The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.”
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
“At inspection, the outdoor playground area did not have six inches of required loose fill.”
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium
“The director did not have training in food allergies, hazardous materials, and SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.”
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium
“Three caregivers did not have training in food allergies and hazardous materials. One caregiver did not have training in SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.”
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??Medium Low
“At inspection, there were numerous items, blocking the exit of the playground slide.”
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
Jan 4, 20242 citations
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium High
“A current fire inspection was not available for review”
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
“Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.”
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Feb 16, 20232 citations
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearMedium High
“Operation has not conducted any severe weather or lockdown drills this school year.”
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium
“Annual trainings for all four caregivers of children 5 and under had not been completed.”
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Aug 12, 20222 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“In the younger toddler room there is exposed wiring near the bathroom. In the young toddler bathroom and older toddler bathroom there is exposed wiring near the ceiling.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Mar 1, 20221 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesMedium Low
“A review of the Employees Who left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by Feburary 22, 2022, as required.”
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Jan 10, 20221 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh
“One person was present counted in ratio with children who does not have a background check. This person was asked to leave during the inspection.”
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Dec 16, 20212 citations
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionMedium
“One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.”
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent ParticipationMedium Low
“The operational policies were missing preventing/reporting abuse and neglect, contact information for CCR, the HHS website and reviewing the minimum standards and past inspection forms. This was corrected when the policies were written and added to the handbook.”
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Dec 1, 20217 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenHigh
“Upon arrival at the operation a group of children ages 10-11 walked out of their classroom into the courtyard area without a caregiver for 2 minutes. The caregiver was in the classroom with another child. The caregiver left the classroom to supervise the children in the courtyard but left one child unattended in the classroom.”
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForHigh
“All four caregivers had to count how many children they were in charge of when asked.”
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium
“Out of eight staff files reviewed one was missing proof of education. One was missing an affidavit. One file was incomplete missing photo identification, an affidavit, proof of education, CPR and first aid certification and proof of background check.”
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionMedium
“Two out of eight children were missing health statements. One out of eight files was missing immunizations.”
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerMedium
“Lesson plans for each age group were not posted. The emergency telephone numbers were not posted either. The emergency telephone numbers were corrected when the operation posted them during the inspection.”
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium
“The operation did not have their emergency drill log and the playground maintenance checklist.”
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent ParticipationMedium Low
“The operational policies were missing preventing/reporting abuse and neglect, contact information for CCR, the HHS website and reviewing the minimum standards and past inspection forms.”
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
Sep 30, 20212 citations
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium High
“The operation is closed in by temporary fencing that is not sturdy or secured to the ground. The fencing in place is slightly elevated, leaving a gap on the bottom of the enclosed area. The outdoor play area is not a separate enclosed area. It is part of the total enclosed campus, directly connected to the parking lot. In the outdoor play area, a piece of fencing is missing, leaving a gap in the enclosed area with direct access to a busy highway.”
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium High
“The following safety hazards were observed: Accessible mop cart, accessible paint and chemicals, wheelbarrow full of water (corrected at inspection), nails on the ground, construction materials and power tools accessible, trash accessible.”
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- August 27, 2026
- On file
- 13 visits since September 2021 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
One caregiver did not have an elligibile or, provisional background clearence.
· January 6, 2026
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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 27, 2026
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) · Low
affidavits were not available for review for an employee.
Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 6, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver did not have an elligibile or, provisional background clearence.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · February 6, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High
A current fire inspection was not available for review.
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name · Medium Low
A current employee list was not posted
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program · Low
A health statemnt was not available for an enrolled child.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
a potential employee was observing in a classroom prior to obtaining and eligible background result. An administrative penalty is recommended for this violation.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · October 22, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
Two caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. This was corrected when the caregivers verified how many children were in their care.
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials · Medium High
Two classrooms had shaving cream accessible to children. The children use the shaving cream for sensory play. The shaving cream manufacturer instructions state that it must be kept out of reach of children. This was corrected when the director removed the shaving cream from the classrooms.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 13 findings
Licensing visit · October 9, 2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High
Garbage in two classrooms were accessible to children. The garbage cans were covered up during inspection.
746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone?? · Medium Low
At inspection, there were numerous items, blocking the exit of the playground slide.
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides · Medium High
At inspection, the outdoor play area had a slide that did not have the required use zone between the slide and the fence.
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 · High
During transitions from inside to outside, children in three classrooms were observed running from the classroom to the playground and around a building without the caregiver in close proximity to maintain visual or auditory awareness. The school aged children were observed playing inside an outdoor storage shed, with the doors closed, but top open, limiting the caregivers' ability to supervise.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required · Medium
The director did not have training in food allergies, hazardous materials, and SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room · Medium High
During the inspection, none of the classrooms had an evalcuation plan, posted. The director put evacuation plans in all of the classrooms at inspection.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium
Three caregivers did not have training in food allergies and hazardous materials. One caregiver did not have training in SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps · Medium High
In classroom number two, two children ages 17-18 months were sitting in high chairs without safety straps secured. This was corrected when the seat straps were secured.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
At inspection, two caregivers were not aware of the exact number of children they were caring for. This was corrected when the caregivers verified how many children were in their care.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children · High
During inspection, two classes were found to have cleaning supplies within reach of the children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a secure location.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device · High
Classroom two, a 16 month-old child was found asleep in a stroller. At inspection, the child was removed from the stroller and placed on a naptime mat.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High
At inspection, the outdoor playground area did not have six inches of required loose fill.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · January 4, 2024
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection · Medium High
A current fire inspection was not available for review
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High
Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.
Feb 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · February 16, 2023
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year · Medium High
Operation has not conducted any severe weather or lockdown drills this school year.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium
Annual trainings for all four caregivers of children 5 and under had not been completed.
Aug 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 12, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
In the younger toddler room there is exposed wiring near the bathroom. In the young toddler bathroom and older toddler bathroom there is exposed wiring near the ceiling.
Mar 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 1, 2022
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center has not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by Feburary 22, 2022, as required.
Jan 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 10, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One person was present counted in ratio with children who does not have a background check. This person was asked to leave during the inspection.
Dec 2021 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · December 16, 2021
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation · Medium Low
The operational policies were missing preventing/reporting abuse and neglect, contact information for CCR, the HHS website and reviewing the minimum standards and past inspection forms. This was corrected when the policies were written and added to the handbook.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission · Medium
One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.
Dec 2021 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · December 1, 2021
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements · Medium
Out of eight staff files reviewed one was missing proof of education. One was missing an affidavit. One file was incomplete missing photo identification, an affidavit, proof of education, CPR and first aid certification and proof of background check.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High
Upon arrival at the operation a group of children ages 10-11 walked out of their classroom into the courtyard area without a caregiver for 2 minutes. The caregiver was in the classroom with another child. The caregiver left the classroom to supervise the children in the courtyard but left one child unattended in the classroom.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission · Medium
Two out of eight children were missing health statements. One out of eight files was missing immunizations.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For · High
All four caregivers had to count how many children they were in charge of when asked.
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center · Medium
Lesson plans for each age group were not posted. The emergency telephone numbers were not posted either. The emergency telephone numbers were corrected when the operation posted them during the inspection.
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation · Medium Low
The operational policies were missing preventing/reporting abuse and neglect, contact information for CCR, the HHS website and reviewing the minimum standards and past inspection forms.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium
The operation did not have their emergency drill log and the playground maintenance checklist.
Sep 2021 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 30, 2021
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The operation is closed in by temporary fencing that is not sturdy or secured to the ground. The fencing in place is slightly elevated, leaving a gap on the bottom of the enclosed area. The outdoor play area is not a separate enclosed area. It is part of the total enclosed campus, directly connected to the parking lot. In the outdoor play area, a piece of fencing is missing, leaving a gap in the enclosed area with direct access to a busy highway.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
The following safety hazards were observed: Accessible mop cart, accessible paint and chemicals, wheelbarrow full of water (corrected at inspection), nails on the ground, construction materials and power tools accessible, trash accessible.
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Details
- Phone
- (512) 905-8770
- Address
- 3500 Hyridge Dr, Austin, 78759
- License
- 1727058
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website tamimaustin.org
Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.