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Toy Box Child Development Center

2203 S Austin St, Brenham, TX 77833 · Washington County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Toy Box Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Brenham, TX, licensed for up to 125 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 27). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 10 centers in Brenham and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#9 of 10 centers in Brenham
6High risk
14Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding3
Staff ratios3
Records & paperwork3
Supervision2
Other standards2
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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
Medium HighOct 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2025
HighOct 18, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
Based on a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence of a child leaving the operation building unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
HighOct 18, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumOct 30, 2024InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
One classroom were missing a total of 8 safety straps for the bucket seats. This was corrected at inspection once the straps were installed.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
HighOct 30, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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
MediumDec 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
While reviewing files there was no caregiver qualifications available.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023
Medium HighDec 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
While reviewing records there was no allergy plan available for a child with known allergies.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
Medium HighDec 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
A slide used by children had cracks with sharp edges present.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
HighDec 11, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
While entering the operation a caregiver was heard yelling at children in care.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Out of 10 child files reviewed 8 were missing health care provider statements.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate §746.605(1)
Out of 10 child files reviewed 5 were missing completed emergency contact information and 2 were missing healthcare information.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 8 were missing annual training hours.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 4 were missing training in CPR/First aid.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
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
Medium HighJun 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
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.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2022
Medium HighApr 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
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
HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncers during nap time.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The bus used for transporting children was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2022
MediumFeb 15, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past thirty days.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was left alone with ten infants during nap time for approximately fifteen minutes.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 15, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
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
MediumFeb 15, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities §746.2205(a)(2)
Two classrooms lacked a written activity plan.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighJan 13, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation did not report a communicable disease to licensing.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity125 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 30, 2003
DirectorCheryl Howard
Phone9798367910
State operation #835157

Common questions

Does Toy Box Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Toy Box Child Development Center’s hours?

6:45 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Toy Box Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Toy Box Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 18, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Toy Box Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Brenham?

It is #9 of 10 centers in Brenham by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Toy Box Child Development Center last inspected?

Sep 22, 2026. No violations were found 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 835157 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.