Belton Head Start
12 critical, 16 serious findings across 88 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 25, 2024.
1640 S Wall St, Belton, TX 76513 · (254) 939-2510
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #830999 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, 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.
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- 2026
- Feb 18, 2026 to Apr 9, 20268 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 2, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 2, 2026 inspection
- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.
Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.
Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.
Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.
Corrected Feb 6, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- 2025
- Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3321(a)(3).
- Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3321(a)(3).
- Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3321(a)(3).
- Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3321(a)(3).
- 2024
- Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 28, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.
Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Jul 23, 2024 to Oct 22, 202412 inspections and 12 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Oct 22, 2024 complaint investigation
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- Oct 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Oct 10, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
- Jul 23, 2024 inspection
- Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg for discipline. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver covered a child's mouth with their hand to quiet them. The caregiver no longer works for the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver covered a child's mouth with their hand to quiet them. The caregiver no longer works for the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg for discipline. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver covered a child's mouth with their hand to quiet them. The caregiver no longer works for the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg for discipline. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg for discipline. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver covered a child's mouth with their hand to quiet them. The caregiver no longer works for the operation.
Corrected Jul 10, 2024, verified Jul 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
- Apr 19, 2024 to Apr 22, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Apr 22, 2024 inspection
- Apr 22, 2024 inspection
- Apr 22, 2024 inspection
- Apr 22, 2024 inspection
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Both classrooms had their activity plans on their tablets but did not have it posted for this week for parents to observe.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024, verified Apr 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Both classrooms had their activity plans on their tablets but did not have it posted for this week for parents to observe.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024, verified Apr 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Both classrooms had their activity plans on their tablets but did not have it posted for this week for parents to observe.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024, verified Apr 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- Apr 3, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Both classrooms had their activity plans on their tablets but did not have it posted for this week for parents to observe.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024, verified Apr 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- 2023
- Nov 28, 2023 to Nov 28, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 28, 2023 inspection
- Nov 28, 2023 inspection
- Nov 28, 2023 inspection
- Nov 28, 2023 inspection
- Oct 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
During a DFPS investigation, it was observed that the classroom was not in control.
Corrected Nov 27, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
- Oct 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
During a DFPS investigation, it was observed that the classroom was not in control.
Corrected Nov 27, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
- Oct 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
During a DFPS investigation, it was observed that the classroom was not in control.
Corrected Nov 27, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
- Oct 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
During a DFPS investigation, it was observed that the classroom was not in control.
Corrected Nov 27, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(6).
- Oct 18, 2023 to Oct 25, 20238 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 25, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 19, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 18, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while caring for children. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while caring for children. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while caring for children. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Observed a caregiver on their phone while caring for children. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed a person with access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed a person with access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed a person with access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed a person with access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Corrected Jul 12, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- 2022
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed 3 children having their diaper changed and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected when Licensing asked the caregiver to have the children wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed 3 children being changed without the diaper changing station being sanitized in between each child. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about sanitizing the diaper changing station between changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver change three children without washing their hands. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about when to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed 3 children being changed without the diaper changing station being sanitized in between each child. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about sanitizing the diaper changing station between changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver change three children without washing their hands. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about when to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed 3 children having their diaper changed and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected when Licensing asked the caregiver to have the children wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed 3 children having their diaper changed and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected when Licensing asked the caregiver to have the children wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed 3 children being changed without the diaper changing station being sanitized in between each child. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about sanitizing the diaper changing station between changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver change three children without washing their hands. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about when to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver change three children without washing their hands. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about when to wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed 3 children being changed without the diaper changing station being sanitized in between each child. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about sanitizing the diaper changing station between changes.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed 3 children having their diaper changed and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected when Licensing asked the caregiver to have the children wash their hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Feb 25, 2022 to Mar 1, 20228 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 28, 2022 inspection
- Feb 28, 2022 inspection
- Feb 28, 2022 inspection
- Feb 28, 2022 inspection
- Feb 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Feb 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- 2021
- Oct 18, 2021 to Oct 18, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
- Oct 18, 2021 inspection
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