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Emile Head Start Center

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 2, 2024.

601 Martin Luther King Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602 · (512) 303-7737

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsBastrop licensed centers, n=20

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 4 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 2, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 2

55% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2012Full Permit

Practical7a–3pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · 37 places

Texas HHSC operation #1358412 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Feb 5, 2026 to Feb 5, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
2025
Mar 10, 2025 to Oct 22, 202512 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 22, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Mar 10, 2025 inspection
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2024
Apr 24, 2024 to Apr 24, 20244 inspections
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- Apr 24, 2024 inspection
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Mar 25, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Proper depth of the playground surfacing was not maintained.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill is not at its proper depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  None of the equiptment post were marked with the proper insttalltion depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.4907(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Waterproof, disposable gloves
  Two of the First Ad Kits observed did not have the waterproof, disposable gloves. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a)(9).
Mar 25, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill is not at its proper depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  None of the equiptment post were marked with the proper insttalltion depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.4907(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Proper depth of the playground surfacing was not maintained.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Waterproof, disposable gloves
  Two of the First Ad Kits observed did not have the waterproof, disposable gloves. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a)(9).
Mar 25, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Proper depth of the playground surfacing was not maintained.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Waterproof, disposable gloves
  Two of the First Ad Kits observed did not have the waterproof, disposable gloves. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill is not at its proper depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  None of the equiptment post were marked with the proper insttalltion depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.4907(c).
Mar 25, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Proper depth of the playground surfacing was not maintained.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The loose fill is not at its proper depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  None of the equiptment post were marked with the proper insttalltion depth.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Standard 746.4907(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Waterproof, disposable gloves
  Two of the First Ad Kits observed did not have the waterproof, disposable gloves. This was corrected during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(a)(9).
Feb 14, 2024 to Feb 14, 20244 inspections
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Feb 2, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was a child that had slipped out of the playground gate when another family was leaving. The child was left unattended for about 1 minute and 30 seconds before being returned to the playground.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 2, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was a child that had slipped out of the playground gate when another family was leaving. The child was left unattended for about 1 minute and 30 seconds before being returned to the playground.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 2, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was a child that had slipped out of the playground gate when another family was leaving. The child was left unattended for about 1 minute and 30 seconds before being returned to the playground.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 2, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was a child that had slipped out of the playground gate when another family was leaving. The child was left unattended for about 1 minute and 30 seconds before being returned to the playground.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 25, 2023 to Apr 25, 20234 inspections
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2022
Sep 7, 2022 to Sep 7, 20224 inspections
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2021
Sep 15, 2021Inspection
No findings
Sep 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and caring for children without the operation receiving the background check eligibility notification. During the inspection the caregiver was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2021, verified Sep 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and caring for children without the operation receiving the background check eligibility notification. During the inspection the caregiver was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2021, verified Sep 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and caring for children without the operation receiving the background check eligibility notification. During the inspection the caregiver was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2021, verified Sep 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

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