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Leander Head Start

Leander, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

5 state inspections, last 2 years
14 deficiencies on the state’s summary
10 high or medium-high risk
May 26, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued May 21, 1993
Capacity
103 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:30 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
418857- 1407

Where

396 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 1
  • Medium-high 9
  • Medium 4
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

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.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
May 20, 2026High746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
State’s note: “While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.”
At the inspection
May 20, 2026Medium High746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
State’s note: “While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.”
May 21, 2026
May 20, 2026Medium746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
State’s note: “While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.”
May 29, 2026
April 11, 2024Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The surfacing underneath a swing was torn and exposed, a walking beam was also observed overlapping the play space of an area used for swings. Both posing tripping hazards. The walking beams were removed during the inspection by the provider.”
April 19, 2024
April 11, 2024Medium746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
State’s note: “Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.”
At the inspection
November 30, 2023Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed using a personal device and did not see the inspector in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to put the device away.”
At the inspection
November 19, 2023Medium High746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
State’s note: “There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.”
December 15, 2023
June 7, 2023Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.”
June 15, 2023
June 7, 2023Medium High746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
State’s note: “All required director documentation was not submitted.”
June 15, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Out of 6 staff records reviewed, the training certificates were not available for the following: - CPR/1st Aid cards for 3 staff - Administering Medication for 3 staff - Food Allergies for 2 staff - Hazardous Materials for 3 staff - SIDS, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development for 5 staff The provider stated the trainings are completed but in an on lin…”
April 28, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium High746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State’s note: “Required emergency drills were not being conducted in the time frames required and not being documented. The last monthly fire drill was conducted around October but was not documented. The lock down and severe weather drills are supposed to be conducted four times a year. They were last conducted around October and do not have documentation of be…”
April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.”
May 2, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium High746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
State’s note: “The last documented fire inspection was on 2/11/22. The provider stated there was a fire inspection completed on 4/11/23 but did not have the inspection paperwork available.”
April 25, 2023
April 18, 2023Medium High746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
State’s note: “The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.”
April 21, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Leander Head Start?

Texas HHSC's file lists 5 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on May 26, 2026. 1 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Leander Head Start have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 14: 1 high-risk, 9 medium-high-risk, 4 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.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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