Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.74
- Local median
- 0.42
Leander Head Start
396 MUNICIPAL DR, Leander, TX 78641
- Operation number:
- 418857- 1407
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Williamson
- Capacity:
- 103
- License effective:
- May 21, 1993
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 5125700480
- Email:
- tmartinez@owbc-tx.org
- Website:
- https://www.owbc-tx.org/
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Leander Head Start from April 13, 2022 through May 26, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78641
Compared to 43 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 11, 2024May 20, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 30, 2023May 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
- Correction deadline
- May 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
- Correction deadline
- May 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
- Official code
- 746.1013(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
- Official code
- 746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
- Official code
- 746.1203(5)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- All required director documentation was not submitted.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
- Official code
- 746.303(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 being practiced. A fire drill was conducted at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- May 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
- Correction deadline
- April 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
- Official code
- 746.303(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 line database that was not able to be viewed during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report