DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart
Does DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 14 child-care citations for DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart in YOAKUM, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 3 are recorded at the High level and 5 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 3 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon preponderance of evidence gathered it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, by throwing a tablet, which resulted in a child being struck.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Purell sanitation wipes were observed on the ground in two bathrooms. Note: This was corrected when the wipes were stored out of the reach of the children.
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- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is an opening on the playground between the ground and the lattice in which children may crawl through. In addition, one board on the walk way is detached and lifted up, posing a hazard.
- Medium High
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Four out of six employee files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
- Medium High
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Children did not have drinking water available during outdoor play.
- Medium High
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation there was a change in director.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The gate on the playground had an opening large enough for a small child to fit through.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
One infant lacked an infant feeding instructions.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product safety recall list had not been certified within the past year.
- Medium
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was last validated 9-3-24.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if weather is appropriate for outdoor play.
- Medium
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
- Medium Low
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three out of six employee files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
This facility in context
Other records in DEWITT County, TX
Child-care facilities in the same county with a state citation record.
- Little Saints Pre-School — CUERO
- St Paul Lutheran YKT Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden — YORKTOWN
- Lifeway Baptist School — CUERO
- Kids Clubhouse — CUERO
- Grace Episcopal School — CUERO
- DeWitt County Cuero Head Start and Early Head Start — CUERO
- Lolly's House — CUERO
- Boss Baby Daycare — CUERO
See all child-care records in YOAKUM, TX →
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.