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Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center

4410 RANCH RD 967, Buda, TX 78610-3136

Operation number:
1580385
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hays
Capacity:
45
License effective:
February 8, 2016
Hours:
06:35 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5122688509
Email:
misty.hansen@hayscisd.net
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Carpenter Hill Early Learning Center from September 30, 2021 through April 2, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved supervision.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78610

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.73
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.22

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
In two classrooms, the teachers made mistakes on how old their youngest and oldest were.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 5 employee files, none had the required 24 hours of training hours for their past training year. The director had all training needed.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 6 children's files, 2 did not have updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Official code
746.623(1)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Due to the food program requirements, there needs to be many changes to the snack calendar to replace grain based desserts and desserts to food with less added sugar more whole grains. Foods needing tobe replaced would be: apple, cinnimon straws, taco puffs, veggie straws, pirates booty, vanilla wafers, nutrigrain bars.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3303 - Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
Official code
746.3303
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have an updated snack menu that follows the requirements of the USDA food program.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Some of the operation's personnel and training records were not available to review at the inspection today
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have a recent playground maintenance checklist.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed caring for children without an active, eligible background check.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641