Central Texas 4c, Inc. DBA Janell’s House Head Start

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this Minimum Standard. Investigation findings determined that a caregiver used inappropriate form of physical discipline towards a child in care.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

“During an investigation it was found that a child had an outcry that a caregiver pulled their ear and this was not reported. I spoke with staff about ensuring that reports are made if there is ever an outcry of abuse.”

Rule 746.1201(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2026.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

“Observed children being served crackers on the table without a plate or other barrier between the food and table. This was corrected when the caregivers put the food on napkins.”

Rule 746.3317(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2025.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 8, 2025.

Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

“The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.”

Rule 746.5401. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 1, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 2, 2024.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 1, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 12, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 12, 2023.

Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

“During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.”

Rule 746.201(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 14, 2023.