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Belton Education Station

504 LAKE RD, Belton, TX 76513-1404

Operation number:
1715664
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
240
License effective:
June 2, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2549332110
Email:
belton@fractaleg.com

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 56 available inspections for Belton Education Station from December 3, 2021 through July 9, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
56

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
31

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

56 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 76513

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.55
Local median
0.26

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.4

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The three vehicles used for transporting children did not have working child safety alarms.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
After reviewing 10 staff files, two caregivers did not have documentation of education qualification.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 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: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation, there was evidence to support that children were not being supervised properly and were able to go to the bathroom, toilet paper it and flood the bathroom toilets on more than one occasion.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that the caregivers in one classroom did not follow the written activity plan or schedule for the classroom which made the caregivers not able to maintain a controlled environment for the children in care.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A child was injured while in care and received medical attention. The operation was notified of the medical attention received on 3/15/2024 and did not make the report until 3/18/2024, which is past the 48 hour requirement. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has less than 1 inch of loose fill on the small playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation made the prek classroom smaller by building a wall taking away space that was used by the children in care. I spoke to the operation about notifying licening of change of space.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that children and staff had been diagnosed with Covid and it was not reported.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Oberved a cover on a diaper changing pad that was not nonabsorbant. I explained to the caregiver that the pad has to be nonabsorbant material and the pad was removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Mutiple classrooms did not have currently lesson plans for their classrooms. Some classrooms had lessons for the week of 4/4-4/8 and no current lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were printed and taken to each classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Official code
746.2201(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room had 8 infants with infants whose ages range from 8month to 14 months old. The specified age group is 0-11months old. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 infants. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the room.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was found on their phone during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver was placing their legs on top of children to make the child stay on their mats during nap time.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)