Mason Head Start

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 25 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1543185

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

July 2014

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Dec 15, 2025. 3 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 25, 2023Self-reported incident4 standards cited

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    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 Oct 23, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    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 Oct 23, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    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 Oct 23, 2023

  • 746.403(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

    Caregiver knew about possible peanut allergy and did not inform other staff to make the adequate arrangements to avoid a medical emergency.

    Corrected Oct 23, 2023

• Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    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 Apr 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    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 Apr 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    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 Mar 29, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    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 Mar 29, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 13, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Apr 25, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Operation did not have proof that a current product safety certifcation was completed. Form was completed during inspection.

    Corrected Apr 25, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    During staff record's evaluation, one caregiver's record was missing the employment Affidavit.

    Corrected May 6, 2022

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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