Dewitt-Lavaca Early Headstart

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: One infant lacked an infant feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: Four out of six employee files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-17.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-24.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-20.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The children's product safety recall list had not been certified within the past year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-15.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: Three out of six employee files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-10-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Report Change in Director
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation there was a change in director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-03.
• Non-critical Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Inspector's note: The employee list was last validated 9-3-24. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-03.
• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Inspector's note: Children did not have drinking water available during outdoor play. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-25.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
  Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if weather is appropriate for outdoor play. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-25.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: The gate on the playground had an opening large enough for a small child to fit through. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-30.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.