Leander Head Start 05
Daycare center in Leander, TX. 396 Municipal Dr, Leander, TX 78641
About the program
Leander Head Start 05 is a licensed daycare center in Leander, Texas, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 103 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties is a non-profit community action agency providing Head Start and social services to local families.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Leander Head Start 05 does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
While conducnting a first aid kit audit. The first aid kit had missing antiseptic solution whiich is a required item.
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
While conducting an inspection, It was unclear as to who the person in charge was.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
While conducting the walkthrough, There were two classrooms where the caregivers were unsure of the number of children in care.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The surfacing underneath a swing was torn and exposed, a walking beam was also observed overlapping the play space of an area used for swings. Both posing tripping hazards. The walking beams were removed during the inspection by the provider.
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Expired supplies were observed in the first aid kit. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the items from the kit.
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746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
There is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used or has used negative interactions with children in care.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed using a personal device and did not see the inspector in the room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to put the device away.
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
All required director documentation was not submitted.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One staff member is missing CPR/1st Aid training.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The last annual sanitation inspection was on 4/5/22. The provider called to schedule one during inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of 6 staff records reviewed, the training certificates were not available for the following: - CPR/1st Aid cards for 3 staff - Administering Medication for 3 staff - Food Allergies for 2 staff - Hazardous Materials for 3 staff - SIDS, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development for 5 staff The provider stated the trainings are completed but in an on line database that was not able to be viewed during inspection.
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The last documented fire inspection was on 2/11/22. The provider stated there was a fire inspection completed on 4/11/23 but did not have the inspection paperwork available.
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The operation had a change in director and did not complete the notification process to licensing.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Required emergency drills were not being conducted in the time frames required and not being documented. The last monthly fire drill was conducted around October but was not documented. The lock down and severe weather drills are supposed to be conducted four times a year. They were last conducted around October and do not have documentation of being practiced. A fire drill was conducted at inspection.
Getting there
396 Municipal Dr, Leander, TX 78641
Questions about Leander Head Start 05
Is Leander Head Start 05 licensed?
Yes. Leander Head Start 05 holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 418857- 1407), with a licensed capacity of 103 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Leander Head Start 05 had any inspection violations?
Texas records 7 violations for Leander Head Start 05 in the last three years, 1 of them rated high risk by the state, across 14 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Leander Head Start 05 take?
Leander Head Start 05 is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7:30 am to 4 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Leander Head Start 05 cost?
Leander Head Start 05 does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
