DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart

Licensed Center in YOAKUM, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 24, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 813 CULPEPPER ST., YOAKUM, TX 77995
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 24, 2018
Operation number: 1665634- 11191
Licensed capacity: 48 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:45 AM-03:15 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,879
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	March 1, 2022 – April 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	5
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 15, 20261 citation recorded1 of 556 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

One infant lacked an infant feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportOctober 21, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 14, 20255 citations recorded5 of 828 standards cited at this visit

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The children's product safety recall list had not been certified within the past year.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

Four out of six employee files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

Three out of six employee files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

There is an opening on the playground between the ground and the lattice in which children may crawl through. In addition, one board on the walk way is detached and lifted up, posing a hazard.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 18, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

Based upon preponderance of evidence gathered it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, by throwing a tablet, which resulted in a child being struck.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 20253 citations recorded3 of 466 standards cited at this visit

746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active playRisk level: Medium High

Children did not have drinking water available during outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium

The employee list was last validated 9-3-24.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation there was a change in director.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 23, 20244 citations recorded4 of 792 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme WeatherRisk level: Medium

The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if weather is appropriate for outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

Purell sanitation wipes were observed on the ground in two bathrooms. Note: This was corrected when the wipes were stored out of the reach of the children.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

The gate on the playground had an opening large enough for a small child to fit through.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 630 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 590 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.