Methodist Weekday Child Development Center
408 N BAYLOR ST, Brenham, TX 77833 · Washington County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Samantha Eades
- Phone
- (979) 830-8661
- Regulated since
- May 20, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97745 · number 156364
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 13 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation staff did not demonstrate good judgment due to not notifying CCR regarding the relocation of the infant classroom and have CCR inspect the new room to ensure it met infant care requirements.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained there is sufficient evidence that a caregiver failed to communicate with a child in a respectful and appropriate manner.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was a child observed on video surveillance having a restroom break without the caregiver being present. The caregiver was observed on video surveillance walking out of the classroom door.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Other Serious
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers were observed on their personal cell phones during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 7 hours of annual training during from 2024 annual training period.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Other
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained, there is sufficient evidence of caregivers not demonstrating proactive and corrective discipline methods.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Other
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three children were not secured in the bucket seats attached to the table for meal time. This was corrected at inspection once the straps were fastened.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The parent handbook did not contain a section for infant safe sleep.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-05. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing CPR trainings it was seen trainings were completed online and expired for staff.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through an infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through a bottle of air freshener was on a bathroom sink accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
A first aid kit had solution present with an expiration date of 2016. This was fixed when the solution was removed.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing emergency practices it was found drills were not being conducted. This was fixed when the operation completed a fire drill during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing emergency practices it was found fire extinguisher checks were not being done monthly. This was fixed when the designee checked the fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
While reviewing records it was found smoke detectors were not being tested monthly. This was fixed when the smoke detector was tested during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing records it was found carbon monoxide dectors were not being tested monthly. This was fixed when the carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-04.
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing records there were no health statements available.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through an infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. There was another infant present in a crib that was not bare. This was fixed when the infant was removed from the restricted device and crib was made bare.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During caregiver interviews it was found that a child was left in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
While watching a video a child was seen standing in timeout for approximately 8 minutes. After caregiver interviews it was found a caregiver displays prohibited punishment by yelling at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found the operation did not report a incident in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were no background checks for a person listed as the Governing Body-Designee. *This was corrected at inspection when the initial background check was submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(1) — Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-02.
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Staff background & training
The background checks for one subject has been pending eligibility since 4/7/2022, which is 49 days past the initial submission. The last validation of the Background Check list was on 5/10/2022. *This was corrected at inspection when the subject was removed from the list.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-26.
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Other
There were unmounted fans in 4 classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were removed from the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was found that the operation did not use good judgement when they did not communicate to the parents that the afterschool program was closed and that transportation would not be provided that day.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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