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Gatesville Headstart Center

1105 SAUNDERS ST, Gatesville, TX 76528-1445

Operation number:
813334
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Coryell
Capacity:
40
License effective:
March 16, 1987
Hours:
07:45 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2548655423
Email:
kdaniel@hccaa.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 11 available inspections for Gatesville Headstart Center from September 2, 2021 through March 3, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 26, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

Two later inspections, from April 8, 2025 through March 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in Coryell County

Compared to 26 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.61

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.73

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver stated tha there were 13 children in the classroom and there were 14 children observed.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used rejecting language and behavior towards one child in care.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that during nap time children were left unsupervised while one caregiver was in the bathroom and one caregiver was observed sleeping.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)