Hutto Head Start

Medium-high risk Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

State rule 746.1305(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months"

Inspector's note: Out of three caregiver files reviewed, two caregivers under one year of employment did not have proof of required infant topics pre-service trainings and one caregiver employed over a year did not have proof of infant topics annual training.

Corrected Nov 26, 2025, verified by the state Nov 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Out of four caregivers' trainings reviewed during an inspection on 12/10/24, four caregivers were missing proof of required annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials during the inspection. On 2/3/25, the director submitted trainings for one caregiver, one caregiver is no longer employed, and two caregivers are still missing the required annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials.

Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified by the state Feb 12, 2025.

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Out of four caregivers trainings reviewed, four caregivers were missing proof of required annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Feb 3, 2025.

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: The director was present with an inactive background check. This was corrected at inspection when a new background check was submitted during inspection and the director was observed leaving until the background check is complete. HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC Section 42.078.

Corrected Dec 10, 2024, verified by the state Dec 16, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The last annual fire inspection was completed on 10/19/23 which is over a year ago.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Out of four caregivers trainings reviewed, four caregivers were missing proof of required annual trainings in emergency preparedness, administering medications, food allergies, and hazardous materials.

Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified by the state Jan 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).