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Bais Menachem
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $180
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Bais Menachem
Bais Menachem is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 21, 2022, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Faith-based approach, with after-school care, drop-in care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $180 to $1,150.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual programPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in care and preschool |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Hebrew), Faith-based (Jewish) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bais Menachem lists monthly tuition from $180 to $1,150. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After Care 2-Day/week Program | $180 |
| After Care 3-Day/week Program | $260 |
| After Care 4-Day/week Program | $320 |
| After Care 5-Day/week Program | $370 |
| Full-day 3-Day Program | $925 |
| Full-day 5-Day Program | $1,150 |
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| Half-day 3-Day Program | $810 |
| Half-day 5-Day Program | $925 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-day 3-Day Program | $9,250 |
| Full-day 5-Day Program | $11,500 |
| Half-day 3-Day Program | $8,100 |
| Half-day 5-Day Program | $9,250 |
| Drop in rate | $40 a day |
12 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Bais Menachem
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1727058
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“2912 affidavits were not available for review for an employee.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“A current fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“A current fire inspection was not available for review”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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Feb 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
Aug 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
Jan 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
Dec 16, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
Dec 1, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bais Menachem
Is Bais Menachem licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 2022.
When was Bais Menachem last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bais Menachem had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bais Menachem care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bais Menachem accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bais Menachem's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bais Menachem cost?
Monthly tuition from $180 to $1,150, as it lists it.
What is Bais Menachem's phone number?
(512) 905-8770.
Where is Bais Menachem?
3500 Hyridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillcrest Childrens Academy, 0.5 miles away.