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Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center

2407 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX 78745
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$229
year first permitted
1985

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About

About Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center

Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 1985, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#112205
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Two of the seven teacher files did not have proof of HS or GED completion.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  2. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “An investigation found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  5. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During the inspection, one caregiver and one volunteer were present, with children, that had not been cleared from the Centralized Background Check Unit yet. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  8. May 21, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of concerns that children were exposed to inappropriate discipline within two days.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “An investigation found that caregivers have not always been promptly changing diapers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “An investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “The operation failed to immediately notify a parent that their child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  9. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director did not have documentation of their administering medication training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One classroom was out of ratio with a caregiver-to-child ratio of 1:12, instead of the correct ratio of 1:11.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Seven employees were missing their administering medication trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Five boards on the bottom of the playscape are rotting, with sharp edges exposed that could scratch a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023

  2. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      745.903(1) - Controlling Person - Submit a Controlling Person Form to the local Licensing office when applying for a permit. See TAC 745.901

      “The operation is needing to add the board of director's as controlling persons.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center

Is Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 1985.

When was Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 443-3509 to ask.

What is Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center's phone number?

(512) 443-3509.

Where is Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center?

2407 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX 78745. The nearest other daycare we list is Cunningham Crew, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).