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Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center

2407 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX 78745 · Travis County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 75 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #344 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #344 of 427 centers in Austin
6High risk
4Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Caregiver conduct2
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Two of the seven teacher files did not have proof of HS or GED completion.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighFeb 25, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
An investigation found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2026
HighMay 23, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation failed to immediately notify a parent that their child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of concerns that children were exposed to inappropriate discipline within two days.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
An investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
Medium HighMay 21, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
An investigation found that caregivers have not always been promptly changing diapers.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2025
MediumJul 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not have documentation of their administering medication training.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium HighJul 8, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One classroom was out of ratio with a caregiver-to-child ratio of 1:12, instead of the correct ratio of 1:11.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
MediumJul 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Seven employees were missing their administering medication trainings.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium HighSep 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Five boards on the bottom of the playscape are rotting, with sharp edges exposed that could scratch a child.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2023
HighNov 17, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Controlling Person - Submit a Controlling Person Form to the local Licensing office when applying for a permit. See TAC 745.901 §745.903(1)
The operation is needing to add the board of director's as controlling persons.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity75 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 25, 1985
DirectorJulia Lomeli
Phone5124433509
State operation #112205

Common questions

Does Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center’s hours?

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

Does Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 25, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #344 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center last inspected?

May 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 112205 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.