Toy Box Child Development Center
2203 S AUSTIN ST, Brenham, TX 77833 · Washington County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cheryl Howard
- Phone
- (979) 836-7910
- Regulated since
- Dec 30, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 241389 · number 835157
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 12 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-20.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence of a child leaving the operation building 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 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Other Serious
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-30. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other
One classroom were missing a total of 8 safety straps for the bucket seats. This was corrected at inspection once the straps were installed.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-30. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A slide used by children had cracks with sharp edges present.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing records there was no allergy plan available for a child with known allergies.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing files there was no caregiver qualifications available.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
While entering the operation a caregiver was heard yelling at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 8 were missing annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Staff background & training
Out of 10 staff files reviewed 4 were missing training in CPR/First aid.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.
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Records & paperwork
Out of 10 child files reviewed 8 were missing health care provider statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-19. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Safety & premises
Out of 10 child files reviewed 5 were missing completed emergency contact information and 2 were missing healthcare information.
HHSC 746.605(1) — Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was left alone with ten infants during nap time for approximately fifteen minutes.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
Two classrooms lacked a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past thirty days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncers during nap time.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The bus used for transporting children was not equipped with a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation did not report a communicable disease to licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Illness & medication
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