Licensed child care center · public record
Belton Head Start
Belton, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.
The operation
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- State permit
- Full Permit, issued August 19, 2003
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- Conditions on the permit
- No
- Corrective action listed
- No
- Adverse action listed
- No
- Temporarily closed
- No
- State operation number
- 830999
Where
1640 S Wall St
Belton, TX 76513
Deficiencies by risk level
The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.
Citations on the record
Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.
| Inspection | Risk | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | Medium | 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement State’s note: “After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.” |
| February 24, 2025 | Medium | 746.3321(a)(3) - Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary State’s note: “Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.” |
| October 25, 2024 | High | 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children State’s note: “Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.” |
| June 11, 2024 | High | 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg for discipline. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.” |
| June 11, 2024 | High | 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver covered a child's mouth with their hand to quiet them. The caregiver no longer works for the operation.” |
| April 3, 2024 | Medium | 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan State’s note: “Both classrooms had their activity plans on their tablets but did not have it posted for this week for parents to observe.” |
| October 27, 2023 | Medium High | 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations State’s note: “During a DFPS investigation, it was observed that the classroom was not in control.” |
| July 19, 2023 | Medium High | 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games State’s note: “Observed a caregiver on their phone while caring for children. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.” |
| July 12, 2023 | High | 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation State’s note: “Observed a person with access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.” |
| September 9, 2022 | Medium High | 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering State’s note: “Observed 3 children having their diaper changed and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected when Licensing asked the caregiver to have the children wash their hands.” |
| September 9, 2022 | Medium High | 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child State’s note: “Observed a caregiver change three children without washing their hands. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about when to wash their hands.” |
| September 9, 2022 | Medium High | 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area State’s note: “Observed 3 children being changed without the diaper changing station being sanitized in between each child. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about sanitizing the diaper changing station between changes.” |
Recent inspections and visits
- April 9, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- March 2, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- February 18, 2026 Report · deficiency found: No
- January 21, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- February 24, 2025 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- October 28, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- October 25, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- October 22, 2024 Report · deficiency found: No
- October 22, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- October 10, 2024 Report · deficiency found: No
- September 6, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- September 5, 2024 Report · deficiency found: No
- July 23, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- June 11, 2024 Report · deficiency found: Yes
- April 22, 2024 Inspection · deficiency found: No
How many times has the state inspected Belton Head Start?
Texas HHSC's file lists 4 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on April 9, 2026. 2 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.
Does Belton Head Start have deficiencies on its record?
The state's summary for this operation lists 12: 4 high-risk, 5 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.
Is this a rating?
No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.
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