Mason Head Start
Licensed Center · Mason, Mason County, TX · Operation No. 1543185
Mason Head Start holds a Full Permit issued July 21, 2014. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 10 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 21, 2014
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
25 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
505 Millard St, Mason, TX 76856
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
10
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 4 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Report | 4 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
August 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information provided and documented by parent on child's enrollment packet, child had previous reaction to nuts. Child started in the program and no allergy plan was in file.
Corrected: October 23, 2023
August 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
During enrollment process between parent and caregiver, parent informed and documented in child's paperwork about previous reactions to nuts and no prevention was taken to avoid a life threating emergency.
Corrected: October 23, 2023
August 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
Enrollment package completed by a parent prior first day of school, was not review by director to follow up on possible food allergy and to establish a plan to avoid emergencies.
Corrected: October 23, 2023
August 25, 2023 Standard § 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver knew about possible peanut allergy and did not inform other staff to make the adequate arrangements to avoid a medical emergency.
Corrected: October 23, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 4 children's records evaluated are missing updated immunization records. A 26 months old child is missing 1 DTAP dose out of 4 A 41 months old child is missing 1 dose of MMR and Varicella. Child is also missing 2 doses of Hep A
Corrected: April 28, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Program lack of safety documentation to proof that monthly Carbon Monoxide detectors has been tested. Deficiency was corrected during inspection. Staff in charge tested carbon monoxide detector.
Corrected: March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a record of training hours for a substitute staff. Proof of orientation, 24 pre service trainings and 24 annual trainings were not observed. Substitute has been working for Mason Head Start's administration Hill Country Community Action since 2/2021.
Corrected: April 28, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Program lack of proof that smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers are tested every month. Operation comply within inpsection by testing the smoke alarm and checking the fire extinguishers.
Corrected: March 29, 2023
April 25, 2022 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
During staff record's evaluation, one caregiver's record was missing the employment Affidavit.
Corrected: May 6, 2022
April 25, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have proof that a current product safety certifcation was completed. Form was completed during inspection.
Corrected: April 25, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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