Leander Head Start
396 MUNICIPAL DR, Leander, TX 78641 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ursula Berymon
- Phone
- (512) 570-0480
- Regulated since
- May 21, 1993
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 129037 · number 418857- 1407
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Other (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other Serious
While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-20.
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Other
While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(3) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Other
Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-30.
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Other
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Nov 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
All required director documentation was not submitted.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Staff background & training
One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Other
The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.