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Berkeley Methodist Child Care Center

20 critical, 20 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 25, 2026.

2407 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX 78745 · (512) 443-3509

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings20 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 25, 2026.

Critical20 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1985Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 75

Texas HHSC operation #112205 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
May 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
May 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
May 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Feb 26, 2026 to Mar 25, 20268 inspections
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- Mar 25, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
2025
Jun 5, 2025 to Sep 22, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Jun 5, 2025 inspection
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- Jun 5, 2025 inspection
May 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Standard 745.641.
May 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Standard 745.641.
May 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Standard 745.641.
May 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Standard 745.641.
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  An investigation found that caregivers have not always been promptly changing diapers.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  An investigation found that caregivers have not always been promptly changing diapers.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  An investigation found that caregivers have not always been promptly changing diapers.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  An investigation found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  An investigation found that caregivers have not always been promptly changing diapers.
  Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified Jun 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
2024
Jul 17, 2024 to Jul 17, 20244 inspections
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- Jul 17, 2024 inspection
- Jul 17, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 17, 2024 inspection
Jul 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not have documentation of their administering medication training.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Seven employees were missing their administering medication trainings.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jul 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not have documentation of their administering medication training.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Seven employees were missing their administering medication trainings.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not have documentation of their administering medication training.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Seven employees were missing their administering medication trainings.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jul 8, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Seven employees were missing their administering medication trainings.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director did not have documentation of their administering medication training.
  Corrected Jul 26, 2024, verified Jul 17, 2024. Standard 746.1311(e).

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2023
Sep 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Five boards on the bottom of the playscape are rotting, with sharp edges exposed that could scratch a child.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Five boards on the bottom of the playscape are rotting, with sharp edges exposed that could scratch a child.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Five boards on the bottom of the playscape are rotting, with sharp edges exposed that could scratch a child.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Five boards on the bottom of the playscape are rotting, with sharp edges exposed that could scratch a child.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Oct 2, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jun 14, 2023 to Jun 15, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 15, 2023 inspection
- Jun 14, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 14, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 14, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jun 14, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Oct 12, 2022 to Oct 12, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
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- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
2021
Nov 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(1).
Nov 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(1).
Nov 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(1).
Nov 17, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2021, verified Nov 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.903(1).

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