The Fellowship Hutto Preschool

6655 HIGHWAY 79, Hutto, TX 78634 · Williamson County

16cited violations

8serious

34inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 232
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:45 AM-03:00 PM
Director / administrator: Jennifer Castaneda
Phone: (512) 759-2353
Regulated since: Dec 14, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1249559 · number 1629437
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2024	2	2	Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2022	2	2	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 24, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A child was observed in a high chair that had the safety straps removed. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair, the highchair was removed from the classroom, and safety straps were ordered during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-04.
- Other
  The first aid kit contained antiseptic that expired 11/2024, alcohol pads that expired 4/2025, and anti-itch spray that expired 5/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the director threw the expired first aid kit items away and other non-expired antiseptic was available.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-04.
- Illness & medication
  Out of ten children records reviewed, one child was missing proof of 1 of 4 Dtap, 1 of 3 IPV, and 1 of 4 PCV immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A child was observed in a high chair that had the safety straps removed. This was corrected at inspection when the child was removed from the highchair, the highchair was removed from the classroom, and safety straps were ordered during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-04.
- Other
  The first aid kit contained antiseptic that expired 11/2024, alcohol pads that expired 4/2025, and anti-itch spray that expired 5/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the director threw the expired first aid kit items away and other non-expired antiseptic was available.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-04.
- Illness & medication
  Out of ten children records reviewed, one child was missing proof of 1 of 4 Dtap, 1 of 3 IPV, and 1 of 4 PCV immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom when the rest of the child's class transitioned to the library.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom when the rest of the child's class transitioned to the library.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was left on the playground when their class transitioned inside.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was left on the playground when their class transitioned inside.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-07. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was determined that a child was left unattended on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Two children medically diagnosed with a food allergy had food allergy emergency plans on file for review. The food allergy emergency plans were not signed and dated by a parent.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Two children medically diagnosed with a food allergy had food allergy emergency plans on file for review. The food allergy emergency plans were not signed and dated by a parent.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was observed to have contact with children in a classroom before the operation recieved notification of eligibility. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was observed to have contact with children in a classroom before the operation recieved notification of eligibility. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-03. Correction verified 2022-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for The Fellowship Hutto Preschool, 6655 HIGHWAY 79, Hutto, TX 78634-5020 (operation ID 1249559, operation number 1629437), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.