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Met Early Head Start Waller County

4 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 22, 2024.

1127 Ennis St, Hempstead, TX 77445 · (979) 350-2508

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 22, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2018Full Permit

Practical7a–2:30pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 59 places

Texas HHSC operation #1673792 · 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 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 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
Aug 7, 2026 to Aug 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report to CCR the number of employees who left in 2025 before January 15, 2026.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report to CCR the number of employees who left in 2025 before January 15, 2026.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report to CCR the number of employees who left in 2025 before January 15, 2026.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not report to CCR the number of employees who left in 2025 before January 15, 2026.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Aug 18, 2025 to Aug 18, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
- Aug 18, 2025 inspection
Mar 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation has not designated a qualified director.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Mar 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation has not designated a qualified director.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Mar 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation has not designated a qualified director.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
Mar 28, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation has not designated a qualified director.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
2024
Sep 9, 2024 to Sep 9, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infants from the restrictive device and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify CCR that the director at the operation changed. The operation does not have a qualified director designated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infants from the restrictive device and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify CCR that the director at the operation changed. The operation does not have a qualified director designated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infants from the restrictive device and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify CCR that the director at the operation changed. The operation does not have a qualified director designated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infants from the restrictive device and placed them in a crib.
  Corrected Aug 22, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation failed to notify CCR that the director at the operation changed. The operation does not have a qualified director designated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

2023
Sep 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Two out of the six children's records are missing the physicians' signature of the health care statement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Sep 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Two out of the six children's records are missing the physicians' signature of the health care statement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Sep 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Two out of the six children's records are missing the physicians' signature of the health care statement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Sep 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Two out of the six children's records are missing the physicians' signature of the health care statement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
Jun 26, 2023 to Aug 21, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 21, 2023 inspection
- Jun 26, 2023 inspection
- Jun 26, 2023 inspection
- Jun 26, 2023 inspection
- Jun 26, 2023 inspection
Jun 15, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jun 15, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jun 15, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jun 15, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2022
Sep 13, 2022 to Sep 13, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
2021
Nov 4, 2021 to Nov 4, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 4, 2021 inspection
- Nov 4, 2021 inspection
- Nov 4, 2021 inspection
- Nov 4, 2021 inspection
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed in chairs with straps that were not fastened.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed in chairs with straps that were not fastened.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed in chairs with straps that were not fastened.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Oct 13, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed in chairs with straps that were not fastened.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2021, verified Nov 4, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Sep 30, 2021 to Sep 30, 20214 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 30, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2021 complaint investigation
Sep 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  A child was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around the their neck. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to remove the bib and the bib was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Licensing was not notified of a positive test result for COVID, a communicable disease, at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when a verbal report was provided to the licensing representative. The director will follow up with additional information reqeusted via email.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include policies regarding activities.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2021, verified Oct 4, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Sep 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  A child was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around the their neck. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to remove the bib and the bib was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include policies regarding activities.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2021, verified Oct 4, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Licensing was not notified of a positive test result for COVID, a communicable disease, at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when a verbal report was provided to the licensing representative. The director will follow up with additional information reqeusted via email.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Sep 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  A child was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around the their neck. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to remove the bib and the bib was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Licensing was not notified of a positive test result for COVID, a communicable disease, at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when a verbal report was provided to the licensing representative. The director will follow up with additional information reqeusted via email.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include policies regarding activities.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2021, verified Oct 4, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Sep 17, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  A child was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around the their neck. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to remove the bib and the bib was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The parent handbook provided at the time of inspection did not include policies regarding activities.
  Corrected Sep 24, 2021, verified Oct 4, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Licensing was not notified of a positive test result for COVID, a communicable disease, at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when a verbal report was provided to the licensing representative. The director will follow up with additional information reqeusted via email.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

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