DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Yoakum / Dewitt / 77995
Street address: 813 Culpepper St.
Phone: (361) 212-3642
Capacity: 48
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 07:45 AM-03:15 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 24, 2018
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 15, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated April 23, 2024 to April 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-15.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	5
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-04-15 · 746.2421(a) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

One infant lacked an infant feeding instructions.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-17

2025-10-14 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

Children's Products- Annual Certification

The children's product safety recall list had not been certified within the past year.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-15

2025-10-14 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High

Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Four out of six employee files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-17

Full citation history from HHSC (14)

2026-04-15 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-17. Correction verified: 2026-04-15.
One infant lacked an infant feeding instructions.
2025-10-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-20. Correction verified: 2025-10-27.
There is an opening on the playground between the ground and the lattice in which children may crawl through. In addition, one board on the walk way is detached and lifted up, posing a hazard.
2025-10-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-24. Correction verified: 2025-10-23.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
2025-10-14 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
Three out of six employee files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
2025-10-14 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
Four out of six employee files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
2025-10-14 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-10-15.
The children's product safety recall list had not been certified within the past year.
2025-07-18 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 2025-08-19.
Based upon preponderance of evidence gathered it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, by throwing a tablet, which resulted in a child being struck.
2025-02-28 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-03-13.
Children did not have drinking water available during outdoor play.
2025-02-28 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-03. Correction verified: 2025-02-28.
The employee list was last validated 9-3-24.
2025-02-28 · 746.303(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Change in Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-03. Correction verified: 2025-02-28.
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation there was a change in director.
2024-04-23 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Purell sanitation wipes were observed on the ground in two bathrooms. Note: This was corrected when the wipes were stored out of the reach of the children.
2024-04-23 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
2024-04-23 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if weather is appropriate for outdoor play.
2024-04-23 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: 2024-05-02.
The gate on the playground had an opening large enough for a small child to fit through.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1294623

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.