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State records list 7 cited deficiencies dated February 22, 2024 to January 12, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 7 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Walters Road Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-12.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-01-12 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of outdoor play, type of physical activity(indoor and outdoor), the setting of outdoor play and physical activity, criteria used when weather prevents…
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-06
2026-01-12 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 5 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-20
2026-01-12 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-20
2026-01-12 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-20. Correction verified: 2026-01-20.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 1 lacked a notarized affidavit.
2026-01-12 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-20. Correction verified: 2026-01-16.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 5 lacked the address of the emergency contact.
2026-01-12 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-06. Correction verified: 2026-03-17.
The operational policies was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of outdoor play, the duration of outdoor play, type of physical activity(indoor and outdoor), the setting of outdoor play and physical activity, criteria used when weather prevents outdoor plan and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Parent's rights 3. Emergency Preparedness Plan 4. Steps the center will take to increase parent and staff awareness regarding child abuse and neglect and prevention techniques, community organizations the operation will work with and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 5. The correct website for Child Care Regulation 6. The telephone number for the Texas Abuse&Neglect Hotline.
2025-01-17 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-07. Correction verified: 2025-01-28.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked training in emergency preparedness, food allergies, administrating medications, understanding building and premises safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.
2024-02-22 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-29. Correction verified: 2024-02-23.
Safety drills for lockdown procedures are not being conducted.
2024-02-22 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-29. Correction verified: 2024-02-23.
Safety drills for severe weather procedures are not being condcuted.
2024-02-22 · 746.3805(c)(4) · Medium High
Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-26. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
The full name of the staff administering medication is not being documented.
2023-03-01 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-29. Correction verified: 2023-04-03.
Original training certificates were not available for review. Each file must contain original training certificates for pre-service and annual training hours.
2022-09-26 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-13.
A 4 month old child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. The child had been asleep for 30 minutes.
2022-09-13 · 746.4101 · High
Release of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: 2022-11-30.
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A child in care was released to a person not listed on the authorized persons to pick up the child.
2022-03-03 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-17. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
The operational policy was observed missing the required information on promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.
2022-03-03 · 746.1303(4) · Medium High
Orientation-Handling Emergencies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-17. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Six of the staff folders reviewed was observed as not having the required Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials training.
2022-03-03 · 746.1303(7) · Medium
Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-17. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Six of the staff folders reviewed were observed not having the required training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food and allergic reaction.
2022-02-09 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that caregivers did not wash children hands after diaper changing.
2022-02-09 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support two caregivers were using a cell phone while supervising children during naptime.
2022-02-09 · 746.3503(c)(2) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left a child unattended on a changing table not keeping their hands on the child while child was on the changing table.
2022-02-09 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver was seen on video flipping a child off a cot onto the floor when waking the child up from naptime, and grabbing another child by the arm and ankle lifting the child from the cot and placing the child on the floor while awaking the child from naptime. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she was viewed on video leading a child by the hand and slinging the child down roughly where she wanted the child to sit. There was not enough evidence to support that the caregiver was roughly wiping a child during diaper changing.
2022-02-09 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-30. Correction verified: 2022-04-13.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support caregivers did not wash their hands after diapering children.
2021-10-15 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-20.
None of the infants in the infant room have completed infant care sheets signed by the parents.
2021-09-24 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-09. Correction verified: 2021-11-16.
I observed the caregiver pulling on child's arm in the photos.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1162062
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.