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Sweetwater ISD Early Head Start

1201 MUSTANG DRIVE, Sweetwater, TX 79556-6625

Operation number:
1645201
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nolan
Capacity:
80
License effective:
December 29, 2016
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:35 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3252353482
Email:
Not listed
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 22 available inspections for Sweetwater ISD Early Head Start from September 15, 2021 through July 28, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 12, 2026 through July 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 79556

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.45
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.63

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.

Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver did not use good judgment when dealing with children. Evidence shows a caregiver pulled a child's hair and also told another child to bite a child back after a biting incident.
Correction status
Correction due by August 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregvier was observed changing diapers on the playground without washing the child hands or the caregviers hands. Only wipes were being used for handwashing.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
2 infants were observed to be sleeping on pillows that were on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the infants were removed from the pilows and placed in their cribs.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child record surveyed out of four did not have a current immunzation record.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A 7 week old infant in care was swaddled while sleeping in the crib. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the swaddling device.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection three outlets were missing safety covers. This was corrected at inspection when safety covers were replaced for these outlets.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Policy and procedures were reviewed by CCR and Director. The following policies and procedures were missing: immunization requirements for children, elements of promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, parental communication with the director, and a current and valid CCR phone number.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Official code
746.501(a)(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver yelled at children and a child was in placed in timeout for an inappropriate amount of time.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, that multiple caregivers reported incidents to their administration per Region 14 policy, but they failed to report this to Child Care Regulation as a professional mandated reporter. Furthermore, Region 14 had advised all personnel that they must report concerns with the administration, contradicting the reporting mandate for CCR. Region 14 staff failed to also report the standard violations to CCR.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver grabbed or yanked children with force to pull them towards her or to a different direction. A child's head was also pushed.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(7)