Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
About the program
Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 1990. It is licensed for 139 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel is a Jewish, Reggio-Emilia inspired, and NAEYC accredited preschool located in Austin.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and faith-based approach, states NAEYC accreditation and offers Hebrew.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation did not immediately notify parents about their children being left unsupervised. The parents were notified over 90 minutes after the 2 children were found.
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
The investigation found that two caregivers left two children unattended for approximately two minutes, during operating hours.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The investigation found that the operation failed to share an incident report with a parent, within 48 hours.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
There was a child who was restrained at the table in their chair with a sensory scarf.
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
During children's file audit, there were 4 files missing the Health Statement signed by a physician.
Show all 29 violations on file
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
A teacher accidentally served a food item to a child with a known food allergy.
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
There were no tweezers in First Aid kit.
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
First Aid kit did not hace a guide to first aid and emergency care.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation has not maintained compliance with obtaining a fire inspection annually. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/2023.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation has not maintained compliance with obtaining a fire inspection annually. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/14/2023.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation hasn't had a fire inspection since 2/14/2023.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation hasn't had a sanitation inspection since 4/19/2023.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
After an incident involving a child, the operation did not complete an incident report and share it with the parent. *This was corrected at inspection when it was confirmed that the incident report was shared with the parent.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
It is alleged that a caregiver forcibly lifted and moved a child and then restrained the crying child, preventing them from getting up.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver working with infants does not have current training in SIDS.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
4 staff do not have current training in hazardous material, administering mediation or food allergies.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, an infant was left unsupervised in the classroom for around 2 minutes.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were 7 staff present without an eligible background check run through the DFPS system. This was corrected at the inspection when staff without background checks were sent home.
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
Three children were able to get out of a gated play area, without supervision. The director of the operation admitted that the children were unsupervised.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Operation did not have training records available for inspection.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
It was observed in several classrooms that cleaning supplies were stored in a place accessible to children.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that the incident occurred on 1/10/2023 and the parents were not notified until 1/12/2023.
746.4315(a) - Share Outdoor Activity Space With Written Plan
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that the operation does not have a written plan for addressing shared outdoor activity space.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was left unsupervised on the playground between 30 seconds-3 minutes.
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
During inspection, children were observed playing in an unfenced area nearby a parking lot and busy road. This was corrected at inspection when the operation was advised of requirement for fencing and agreed to immediately stop use of the space.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The opeartion does not have a current sanitation inspection. Last inspection conducted July 2020.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was neglectfully supervised when they were served a food listed on their allergy action plan on 2 separate occasions, causing a reaction.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was unsupervised after leaving their group.
What parents say
Great place for families Jewish or not. They are NAEYC accredited. The Child Development Center. Has ages 3 months to preschool aged children. All teachers Have a CDC certification or higher.
Shell · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
Questions about Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel
Is Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel licensed?
Yes. Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 249307), with a licensed capacity of 139 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel had any inspection violations?
Texas records 17 violations for Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel in the last three years, 4 of them rated high risk by the state, across 29 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel take?
Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel cost?
Child Development Center at Congregation Beth Israel does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
