Edinburg North Head Start Center
3500 EAST FARM-TO-MARKET 243, Bertram, TX 78605 · Burnet County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 147
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rolinda Pena-Park
- Phone
- (956) 383-0665
- Regulated since
- Mar 30, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 233544 · number 831573- 5371
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other Serious
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
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 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
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 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Safety & premises
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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