Margaret M Cole
Brenham, TX 77833 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Toy Box Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2003
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About
About Toy Box Child Development Center
Toy Box Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Brenham, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 30, 2003, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Highly experienced staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (reliable pick-up and drop-off) |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Toy Box Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Washington County has a median price of $154 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.
Infant
Center$154
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$141
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$126
State record
Inspection reports for Toy Box Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2003
- License number
- #835157
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Oct 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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
“Based on a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence of a child leaving the operation building unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“One classroom were missing a total of 8 safety straps for the bucket seats. This was corrected at inspection once the straps were installed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“While reviewing files there was no caregiver qualifications available.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A slide used by children had cracks with sharp edges present.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“While reviewing records there was no allergy plan available for a child with known allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Dec 11, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“While entering the operation a caregiver was heard yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Show 9 earlier visits
Jan 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Out of 10 staff files reviewed 4 were missing training in CPR/First aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Out of 10 staff files reviewed 8 were missing annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Out of 10 child files reviewed 8 were missing health care provider statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2023
746.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
“Out of 10 child files reviewed 5 were missing completed emergency contact information and 2 were missing healthcare information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“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 causing peeling/chipped paint with exposed sheet rock. There were dirty stains along the walls to the base of the floors.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The bus used for transporting children was not equipped with a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past thirty days.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“Two classrooms lacked a written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was left alone with ten infants during nap time for approximately fifteen minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncers during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation did not report a communicable disease to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Toy Box Child Development Center
Is Toy Box Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 30, 2003.
When was Toy Box Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Toy Box Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Toy Box Child Development Center care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Toy Box Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Toy Box Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Toy Box Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 836-7910 to ask.
What is Toy Box Child Development Center's phone number?
(979) 836-7910.
Where is Toy Box Child Development Center?
2203 S Austin St, Brenham, TX 77833. The nearest other daycare we list is Brenham Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.