Licensed child care center · public record
Toy Box Child Development Center
Brenham, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.
The operation
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- State permit
- Full Permit, issued December 30, 2003
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- Conditions on the permit
- No
- Corrective action listed
- No
- Adverse action listed
- No
- Temporarily closed
- No
- State operation number
- 835157
Where
2203 S Austin St
Brenham, TX 77833
Deficiencies by risk level
The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.
Citations on the record
Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 27.
| Inspection | Risk | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | Medium High | 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps State’s note: “There were 10 children sitting in bucket seats without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected at inspection once the safety straps were fastened by the caregivers.” |
| October 20, 2025 | Medium High | 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment State’s note: “A restroom utilized by the children, baseboad was not secured and attached to the wall. This was corrected at inspection once the baseboard was glued and secured to the wall.” |
| October 18, 2025 | High | 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 State’s note: “Based on a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence of a child leaving the operation building unsupervised.” |
| October 18, 2025 | High | 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments State’s note: “Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted to not being familiar with the toddler age group, was assigned to be the primary caregiver in the toddler classroom. This resulted in a child being able to leave the group.” |
| October 30, 2024 | Medium | 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer State’s note: “One classroom were missing a total of 8 safety straps for the bucket seats. This was corrected at inspection once the straps were installed.” |
| October 30, 2024 | High | 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children State’s note: “One classroom contained cleaning supplies and toxic materials in the bottom cabinet accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection once those items were removed and placed in a locked cabinet.” |
| December 20, 2023 | Medium High | 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children State’s note: “During a follow up inspection a classroom was out of ratio by 3 children. This was fixed when another caregiver arrived in the classroom. A classroom was out of ratio by 1 when a caregiver left to go answer the front door. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom.” |
| December 13, 2023 | Medium | 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements State’s note: “While reviewing files there was no caregiver qualifications available.” |
| December 13, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional State’s note: “While reviewing records there was no allergy plan available for a child with known allergies.” |
| December 13, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe State’s note: “A slide used by children had cracks with sharp edges present.” |
| December 11, 2023 | High | 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual State’s note: “While entering the operation a caregiver was heard yelling at children in care.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium High | 746.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate State’s note: “Out of 10 child files reviewed 5 were missing completed emergency contact information and 2 were missing healthcare information.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium | 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content State’s note: “Out of 10 staff files reviewed 8 were missing annual training hours.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards State’s note: “On the younger play ground there were two cement blocks that caused a tripping hazard and bolts that were sticking out on the covering. *This was corrected at inspection when the bolts were covered and the cement blocks were removed.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium High | 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. State’s note: “Out of 10 staff files reviewed 4 were missing training in CPR/First aid.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium | 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement State’s note: “Out of 10 child files reviewed 8 were missing health care provider statements.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium High | 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date State’s note: “There was one medication at the operation that was not in the original container and labeled. *This was corrected at inspection when the medication was sent home and not administered to the child.” |
| January 13, 2023 | Medium | 746.901 - Required Personnel Records State’s note: “Out of 10 staff files reviewed 6 were missing proof of education, 2 were missing employment affidavits, 4 were missing a copy of their photo ID, and 2 were missing signed orientation.” |
| June 14, 2022 | Medium High | 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean State’s note: “There were concerns of the maintenance of the building walls and floors, as follow: *There are holes in the walls with exposed sheet rock. *There are dirty and stained carpets on the floors. *There was a carpet with frayed edges posing a tripping hazard. *There are broken or chipped tiles on the floors. * The walls in the classrooms were scraped causi…” |
| April 7, 2022 | Medium High | 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children State’s note: “The infant classroom had 12 children with two caregivers. The maximum group size for this classroom is 10; therefore the class exceeded the group size by 2 children. Note: This was corrected when the oldest two children were moved to another classroom.” |
| February 15, 2022 | High | 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device State’s note: “Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncers during nap time.” |
| February 15, 2022 | Medium High | 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children State’s note: “One caregiver was left alone with ten infants during nap time for approximately fifteen minutes.” |
| February 15, 2022 | Medium | 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days State’s note: “Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past thirty days.” |
| February 15, 2022 | High | 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle State’s note: “The bus used for transporting children was not equipped with a child safety alarm.” |
| February 15, 2022 | Medium High | 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over State’s note: “Two televisions were not anchored. Note: This was corrected when one television was removed from the classroom and the other television was anchored to a cart.” |
Recent inspections and visits
- September 22, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- December 2, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- November 3, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- October 20, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- October 18, 2025 Report · deficiency found: Yes
- November 12, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- October 30, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- December 20, 2023 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- December 13, 2023 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- December 11, 2023 Report · deficiency found: Yes
- January 13, 2023 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- July 28, 2022 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- June 14, 2022 Assessment · deficiency found: Yes
- June 9, 2022 Report · deficiency found: No
- April 7, 2022 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
How many times has the state inspected Toy Box Child Development Center?
Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 22, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.
Does Toy Box Child Development Center have deficiencies on its record?
The state's summary for this operation lists 27: 6 high-risk, 14 medium-high-risk, 7 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.
Is this a rating?
No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.
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