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Bais Menachem

3500 Hyridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759 · Travis County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Bais Menachem is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 38 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (14 of 38). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #421 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #421 of 427 centers in Austin
11High risk
12Medium High risk
8Medium risk
5Medium Low risk
2Low risk
38 citations from 16 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJan 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety14
Staff ratios7
Supervision5
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication2
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

LowAug 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
2912 affidavits were not available for review for an employee.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
HighJan 6, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver did not have an elligibile or, provisional background clearence.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
Medium HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
A current fire inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
a potential employee was observing in a classroom prior to obtaining and eligible background result. An administrative penalty is recommended for this violation.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
Medium LowFeb 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
A current employee list was not posted
Corrected during the visit
LowFeb 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
A health statemnt was not available for an enrolled child.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
HighOct 22, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
HighOct 9, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
MediumOct 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not have training in food allergies, hazardous materials, and SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium LowOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Definition- What does Licensing mean by the term ?use zone?? §746.4801
At inspection, there were numerous items, blocking the exit of the playground slide.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
HighOct 9, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
HighOct 9, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
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
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024
HighOct 9, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
MediumOct 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Three caregivers did not have training in food allergies and hazardous materials. One caregiver did not have training in SIDS/shaken baby syndrome.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Garbage in two classrooms were accessible to children. The garbage cans were covered up during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
At inspection, the outdoor play area had a slide that did not have the required use zone between the slide and the fence.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
At inspection, the outdoor playground area did not have six inches of required loose fill.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
Medium HighJan 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
A current fire inspection was not available for review
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
Medium HighJan 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Three outlet covers in three rooms were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Annual trainings for all four caregivers of children 5 and under had not been completed.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2023
Medium HighFeb 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
Operation has not conducted any severe weather or lockdown drills this school year.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
HighAug 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium LowMar 1, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022
HighJan 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2022
Medium LowDec 16, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation §746.501(a)(21)
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
MediumDec 16, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
One child is still missing immunizations and a health statement.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
MediumDec 1, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not have their emergency drill log and the playground maintenance checklist.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
HighDec 1, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
All four caregivers had to count how many children they were in charge of when asked.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumDec 1, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
HighDec 1, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumDec 1, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumDec 1, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Two out of eight children were missing health statements. One out of eight files was missing immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
Medium LowDec 1, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation §746.501(a)(21)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity112 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 21, 2022
DirectorRachel Levertov
Phone5129058770
State operation #1727058

Common questions

Does Bais Menachem take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Bais Menachem’s hours?

8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bais Menachem accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Bais Menachem cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bais Menachem for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Bais Menachem had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 6, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bais Menachem compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #421 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bais Menachem last inspected?

Aug 27, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1727058 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.