Belton Head Start

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Belton / Bell / 76513
Street address: 1640 S Wall St
Phone: (254) 939-2510
Capacity: 28
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 08:00 AM-04:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 19, 2003
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 14 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 9, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated October 27, 2023 to January 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 1 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 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 7 cited deficiencies for Belton Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 1 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	1
Medium	3
Medium Low	0
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

2026-01-21 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

Children's Records - Health Statement

After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-06

2025-02-24 · 746.3321(a)(3) · Medium

Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary

Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.

Corrected at inspection

2024-10-25 · 746.3407(12) · High

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.

Correction date recorded: 2024-10-25

Full citation history from HHSC (12)

2026-01-21 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-02.
After reviewing 4 child files, one did not have the health statement from the doctor.
2025-02-24 · 746.3321(a)(3) · Medium
Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-02-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed four tooth brushes touching each other. I spoke with the director about cross contamination and the director replaced the tooth brushes with new ones.
2024-10-25 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-28.
Observed Frebreeze on the back of the toilet, which children have access too. Also observed the changing table unlocked with bleach water in a bottle. This was corrected when the Febreeze was placed out of the reach of the children and caregivers were asked to lock the cabinet.
2024-06-11 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-10. Correction verified: 2024-07-23.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg for discipline. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
2024-06-11 · 746.2805(4) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-10. Correction verified: 2024-07-23.
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver covered a child's mouth with their hand to quiet them. The caregiver no longer works for the operation.
2024-04-03 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-03. Correction verified: 2024-04-04.
Both classrooms had their activity plans on their tablets but did not have it posted for this week for parents to observe.
2023-10-27 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: 2023-11-28.
During a DFPS investigation, it was observed that the classroom was not in control.
2023-07-19 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed a caregiver on their phone while caring for children. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
2023-07-12 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-12. Correction verified: 2023-07-19.
Observed a person with access to the children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
2022-09-09 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed 3 children having their diaper changed and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected when Licensing asked the caregiver to have the children wash their hands.
2022-09-09 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed a caregiver change three children without washing their hands. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about when to wash their hands.
2022-09-09 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed 3 children being changed without the diaper changing station being sanitized in between each child. This was corrected when Licensing spoke to the caregiver about sanitizing the diaper changing station between changes.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=232441

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.