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Met Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin

16 serious, 4 minor findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 22, 2026.

12195 B Highway 146 N, Liberty, TX 77575 · (936) 298-7500

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 22, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2021Full Permit

Practical7a–3pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 68

Texas HHSC operation #1720222 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Part-time careNot listed
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Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six out of six children files were observed to not have the water consent completed on admission forms at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out six children files were observed to not have the physician information completed and available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Five out of six children records were observed to not have the required health statements signed by a medical professional at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Five out of six children records were observed to not have the required health statements signed by a medical professional at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out six children files were observed to not have the physician information completed and available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six out of six children files were observed to not have the water consent completed on admission forms at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.605(16).
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out six children files were observed to not have the physician information completed and available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six out of six children files were observed to not have the water consent completed on admission forms at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Five out of six children records were observed to not have the required health statements signed by a medical professional at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Jul 22, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Six out of six children files were observed to not have the water consent completed on admission forms at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out six children files were observed to not have the physician information completed and available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Five out of six children records were observed to not have the required health statements signed by a medical professional at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Aug 24, 2026, verified Aug 20, 2026. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
2025
Aug 8, 2025 to Aug 8, 20254 inspections
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- Aug 8, 2025 inspection
- Aug 8, 2025 inspection
- Aug 8, 2025 inspection
- Aug 8, 2025 inspection
Jan 24, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 24, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 24, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 24, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Aug 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground needs the grass mowed. The Director said she could get it mowed by Friday.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground needs the grass mowed. The Director said she could get it mowed by Friday.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground needs the grass mowed. The Director said she could get it mowed by Friday.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground needs the grass mowed. The Director said she could get it mowed by Friday.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 22, 2023 to Aug 22, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 22, 2023 inspection
- Aug 22, 2023 inspection
- Aug 22, 2023 inspection
- Aug 22, 2023 inspection
2022
Sep 1, 2022 to Oct 27, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Oct 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022 inspection
Feb 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product certification expired on 1/4/2021. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product certification expired on 1/4/2021. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product certification expired on 1/4/2021. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The consumer product certification expired on 1/4/2021. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

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