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Bais Menachem

Child care center · 3500 HYRIDGE DR, Austin, TX 78759-7517 · License 1727058

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 112. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (312)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A current fire inspection was not available for review.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.
2 746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
At inspection, there were numerous items, blocking the exit of the playground slide.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
a potential employee was observing in a classroom prior to obtaining and eligible background result. An administrative penalty is recommended for this violation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
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.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three caregivers did not have training in food allergies and hazardous materials. One caregiver did not have training in SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At inspection, the outdoor playground area did not have six inches of required loose fill.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the inspection, none of the classrooms had an evalcuation plan, posted. The director put evacuation plans in all of the classrooms at inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Annual trainings for all four caregivers of children 5 and under had not been completed.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current employee list was not posted
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have training in food allergies, hazardous materials, and SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage in two classrooms were accessible to children. The garbage cans were covered up during inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver did not have an elligibile or, provisional background clearence.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
At inspection, the outdoor play area had a slide that did not have the required use zone between the slide and the fence.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
All four caregivers had to count how many children they were in charge of when asked.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
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.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation did not have their emergency drill log and the playground maintenance checklist.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
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.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
A health statemnt was not available for an enrolled child.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
A current fire inspection was not available for review
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out of eight children were missing health statements. One out of eight files was missing immunizations.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Operation has not conducted any severe weather or lockdown drills this school year.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
a potential employee was observing in a classroom prior to obtaining and eligible background result. An administrative penalty is recommended for this violation.
5 746.1205(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
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A current fire inspection was not available for review.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.
Yes
2 746.4801 - Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone??
At inspection, there were numerous items, blocking the exit of the playground slide.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage in two classrooms were accessible to children. The garbage cans were covered up during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
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.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current employee list was not posted
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
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.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
A health statemnt was not available for an enrolled child.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
A current fire inspection was not available for review
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
All four caregivers had to count how many children they were in charge of when asked.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the inspection, none of the classrooms had an evalcuation plan, posted. The director put evacuation plans in all of the classrooms at inspection.
Yes
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
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.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have training in food allergies, hazardous materials, and SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Operation has not conducted any severe weather or lockdown drills this school year.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out of eight children were missing health statements. One out of eight files was missing immunizations.
5 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
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.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
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.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three caregivers did not have training in food allergies and hazardous materials. One caregiver did not have training in SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation did not have their emergency drill log and the playground maintenance checklist.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver did not have an elligibile or, provisional background clearence.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
At inspection, the outdoor play area had a slide that did not have the required use zone between the slide and the fence.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Annual trainings for all four caregivers of children 5 and under had not been completed.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At inspection, the outdoor playground area did not have six inches of required loose fill.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
At inspection, the outdoor play area had a slide that did not have the required use zone between the slide and the fence.
4 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the inspection, none of the classrooms had an evalcuation plan, posted. The director put evacuation plans in all of the classrooms at inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
At inspection, the outdoor playground area did not have six inches of required loose fill.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check.
5 746.1205(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
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have training in food allergies, hazardous materials, and SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
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.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three caregivers did not have training in food allergies and hazardous materials. One caregiver did not have training in SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
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.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
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.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.
Yes
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Annual trainings for all four caregivers of children 5 and under had not been completed.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out of eight children were missing health statements. One out of eight files was missing immunizations.
2 746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (96)

96 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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