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Leander Head Start

4 critical, 24 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 20, 2026.

396 Municipal Dr, Leander, TX 78641 · (512) 570-0480

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsLeander licensed centers, n=44

Critical findings4 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 16 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: May 20, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

48% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1993Full Permit

Practical7:30a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 103 places

Texas HHSC operation #418857- 1407 · 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 providednot listed
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
May 26, 2026 to May 26, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 26, 2026 inspection
- May 26, 2026 inspection
- May 26, 2026 inspection
- May 26, 2026 inspection
May 20, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
  While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(a)(1).
May 20, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
  While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(a)(1).
May 20, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
  While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
May 20, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
  While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
  Corrected May 21, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
Jan 21, 2026 to Jan 21, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 6, 2025 to Aug 20, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 20, 2025 inspection
- Aug 20, 2025 inspection
- Aug 20, 2025 inspection
- Aug 20, 2025 inspection
- May 13, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 13, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 13, 2025 self-reported incident
- May 13, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
2024
Apr 30, 2024 to Apr 30, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
- Apr 30, 2024 inspection
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The surfacing underneath a swing was torn and exposed, a walking beam was also observed overlapping the play space of an area used for swings. Both posing tripping hazards. The walking beams were removed during the inspection by the provider.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The surfacing underneath a swing was torn and exposed, a walking beam was also observed overlapping the play space of an area used for swings. Both posing tripping hazards. The walking beams were removed during the inspection by the provider.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The surfacing underneath a swing was torn and exposed, a walking beam was also observed overlapping the play space of an area used for swings. Both posing tripping hazards. The walking beams were removed during the inspection by the provider.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The surfacing underneath a swing was torn and exposed, a walking beam was also observed overlapping the play space of an area used for swings. Both posing tripping hazards. The walking beams were removed during the inspection by the provider.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jan 11, 2024 to Mar 29, 20248 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 28, 2024 inspection
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver was observed using a personal device and did not see the inspector in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to put the device away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver was observed using a personal device and did not see the inspector in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to put the device away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver was observed using a personal device and did not see the inspector in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to put the device away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver was observed using a personal device and did not see the inspector in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to put the device away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Nov 19, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 19, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 19, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 19, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Jun 16, 2023 to Jun 16, 20234 inspections
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- Jun 16, 2023 inspection
- Jun 16, 2023 inspection
- Jun 16, 2023 inspection
- Jun 16, 2023 inspection
Jun 7, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  All required director documentation was not submitted.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 15, 2023. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jun 7, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  All required director documentation was not submitted.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 15, 2023. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jun 7, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  All required director documentation was not submitted.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 15, 2023. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Jun 7, 2023Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  All required director documentation was not submitted.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 15, 2023. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 8, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Apr 18, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
  Corrected May 2, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Required emergency drills were not being conducted in the time frames required and not being documented. The last monthly fire drill was conducted around October but was not documented. The lock down and severe weather drills are supposed to be conducted four times a year. They were last conducted around October and do not have documentation of being practiced. A fire drill was conducted at inspection.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The last documented fire inspection was on 2/11/22. The provider stated there was a fire inspection completed on 4/11/23 but did not have the inspection paperwork available.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 6 staff records reviewed, the training certificates were not available for the following: - CPR/1st Aid cards for 3 staff - Administering Medication for 3 staff - Food Allergies for 2 staff - Hazardous Materials for 3 staff - SIDS, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development for 5 staff The provider stated the trainings are completed but in an on line database that was not able to be viewed during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Apr 18, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The last documented fire inspection was on 2/11/22. The provider stated there was a fire inspection completed on 4/11/23 but did not have the inspection paperwork available.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
  Corrected May 2, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 6 staff records reviewed, the training certificates were not available for the following: - CPR/1st Aid cards for 3 staff - Administering Medication for 3 staff - Food Allergies for 2 staff - Hazardous Materials for 3 staff - SIDS, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development for 5 staff The provider stated the trainings are completed but in an on line database that was not able to be viewed during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Required emergency drills were not being conducted in the time frames required and not being documented. The last monthly fire drill was conducted around October but was not documented. The lock down and severe weather drills are supposed to be conducted four times a year. They were last conducted around October and do not have documentation of being practiced. A fire drill was conducted at inspection.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Required emergency drills were not being conducted in the time frames required and not being documented. The last monthly fire drill was conducted around October but was not documented. The lock down and severe weather drills are supposed to be conducted four times a year. They were last conducted around October and do not have documentation of being practiced. A fire drill was conducted at inspection.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
  Corrected May 2, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The last documented fire inspection was on 2/11/22. The provider stated there was a fire inspection completed on 4/11/23 but did not have the inspection paperwork available.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 6 staff records reviewed, the training certificates were not available for the following: - CPR/1st Aid cards for 3 staff - Administering Medication for 3 staff - Food Allergies for 2 staff - Hazardous Materials for 3 staff - SIDS, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development for 5 staff The provider stated the trainings are completed but in an on line database that was not able to be viewed during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The last documented fire inspection was on 2/11/22. The provider stated there was a fire inspection completed on 4/11/23 but did not have the inspection paperwork available.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
  Corrected May 2, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 6 staff records reviewed, the training certificates were not available for the following: - CPR/1st Aid cards for 3 staff - Administering Medication for 3 staff - Food Allergies for 2 staff - Hazardous Materials for 3 staff - SIDS, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development for 5 staff The provider stated the trainings are completed but in an on line database that was not able to be viewed during inspection.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Required emergency drills were not being conducted in the time frames required and not being documented. The last monthly fire drill was conducted around October but was not documented. The lock down and severe weather drills are supposed to be conducted four times a year. They were last conducted around October and do not have documentation of being practiced. A fire drill was conducted at inspection.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
2022
Apr 13, 2022 to May 6, 20228 inspections
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