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Headwaters School

6305 Manchaca RD and 1934 Berkeley AVE, Austin, TX 78745

Operation number:
820597
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
178
License effective:
February 11, 2003
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124438843
Email:
hr@headwaters.org

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 16 available inspections for Headwaters School from September 3, 2021 through February 23, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 3, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

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
16

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 78745

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.81
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.97

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.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At inspection, a trash can, containing garbage was not covered.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 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)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation, did not provide an incident report, to the parent, regarding an injury that required medical treatment, within 48 hours.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care, exhibiting signs and symptoms of illness necessitating medical attention, had been taken to the hospital.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 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: Incident records
Report finding
A child experienced a nursemaid's elbow when another child pulled their arm too hard, resulting in an injury.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One of the fire extinguishers had a gauge that was showing in the red and needed to be serviced.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child inserted a pebble into their ear during their time in care.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 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: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care sustained an injury that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 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
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Two classes did not have posted activity plans.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers were missing annual training on some of the required health and safety trainings.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Some of the personnel files were not available to review at the inspection today.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers were present in the classroom without eligible background checks.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 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
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have current first aid training.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of June. This was corrected at inspection when the Inspector asked the Director to conduct a fire drill.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)