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Barton Middle School Early Learning Ctr.

8 critical, 12 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 2, 2023.

4950 Jack C Hays Trl, Buda, TX 78610 · (512) 268-1472

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsBuda licensed centers, n=18

Critical findings8 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 12 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 2, 2023.

Critical8 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 10

72% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2016Full Permit

Practical6:35a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 68 places

Texas HHSC operation #1630151 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
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
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
Jan 21, 2026 to May 21, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
2025
Aug 27, 2025 to Sep 18, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 18, 2025 inspection
- Sep 18, 2025 inspection
- Sep 18, 2025 inspection
- Sep 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
Jun 6, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The investigation found that there is evidence that a caregiver spanked her own child at the operation. The caregiver also used threats of spanking while at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Jun 6, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The investigation found that there is evidence that a caregiver spanked her own child at the operation. The caregiver also used threats of spanking while at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Jun 6, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The investigation found that there is evidence that a caregiver spanked her own child at the operation. The caregiver also used threats of spanking while at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
Jun 6, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employees Discipline Own Children
  The investigation found that there is evidence that a caregiver spanked her own child at the operation. The caregiver also used threats of spanking while at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
May 16, 2025 to May 16, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 16, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
- May 16, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
- Oct 15, 2024 inspection
Feb 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Upon examining drills, it was found that fire drills had not been conducted monthly. This was corrected at inspection when one was done for the current month.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  During the inspection, it was observed that an infant's hands were not washed following a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver was reminded to wash the child's hands and technical assistance was provided to both the caregiver and director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Feb 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Upon examining drills, it was found that fire drills had not been conducted monthly. This was corrected at inspection when one was done for the current month.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  During the inspection, it was observed that an infant's hands were not washed following a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver was reminded to wash the child's hands and technical assistance was provided to both the caregiver and director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Feb 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Upon examining drills, it was found that fire drills had not been conducted monthly. This was corrected at inspection when one was done for the current month.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  During the inspection, it was observed that an infant's hands were not washed following a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver was reminded to wash the child's hands and technical assistance was provided to both the caregiver and director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
Feb 6, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  During the inspection, it was observed that an infant's hands were not washed following a diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver was reminded to wash the child's hands and technical assistance was provided to both the caregiver and director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Upon examining drills, it was found that fire drills had not been conducted monthly. This was corrected at inspection when one was done for the current month.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jan 12, 2024 to Jan 12, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 12, 2024 inspection
- Jan 12, 2024 inspection
- Jan 12, 2024 inspection
- Jan 12, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 2, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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
  It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a child in care was left outside alone for approximately 10 minutes with access to a wooded area, parking lot and main road.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 2, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · 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
  It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a child in care was left outside alone for approximately 10 minutes with access to a wooded area, parking lot and main road.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Dec 2, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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
  It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a child in care was left outside alone for approximately 10 minutes with access to a wooded area, parking lot and main road.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 2, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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
  It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a child in care was left outside alone for approximately 10 minutes with access to a wooded area, parking lot and main road.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 16, 2023 to Oct 16, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Sep 11, 2023 to Sep 11, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
Sep 7, 2023Self-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
  A child was left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 7, 2023Self-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
  A child was left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 7, 2023Self-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
  A child was left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 7, 2023Self-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
  A child was left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 2, 2023 to Mar 2, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  It was found through an investigation that one infant was fed a bottle that was not theirs.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  It was found through an investigation that one infant was fed a bottle that was not theirs.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  It was found through an investigation that one infant was fed a bottle that was not theirs.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  It was found through an investigation that one infant was fed a bottle that was not theirs.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
2022
Apr 7, 2022 to Apr 7, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022 inspection

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Barton Middle School Early Learning Ctr. this page	Infant–School	68	6:35a–5:30p	8 crit·12 ser
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