Leander · Licensed center
Leander Head Start
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 103 children.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
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Licensing inspections
May 20, 20263 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh
“While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.”
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in ChargeMedium High
“While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.”
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipesMedium
“While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.”
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
Apr 11, 20242 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
“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.”
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredMedium
“Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.”
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Nov 30, 20231 citation
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium High
“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.”
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Jun 7, 20232 citations
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorMedium High
“All required director documentation was not submitted.”
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
“One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.”
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Apr 18, 20235 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
“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.”
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
“The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.”
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium High
“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.”
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorMedium High
“The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.”
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsMedium
“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.”
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- May 20, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since April 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
· May 20, 2026
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
May 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · May 20, 2026
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge · Medium High
While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for · High
While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes · Medium
While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 11, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
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.
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired · Medium
Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 30, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High
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.
Nov 2023 Complaint
Complaint · November 19, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children · Medium High
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 7, 2023
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director · Medium High
All required director documentation was not submitted.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · April 18, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection · Medium High
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.
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director · Medium High
The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
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.
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Details
- Phone
- (512) 570-0480
- Address
- 396 Municipal Dr, Leander, 78641
- License
- 418857- 1407
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
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Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.