Headwaters School

6305 Manchaca RD and 1934 Berkeley AVE, Austin, TX 78745Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Headwaters School
License number
820597
Location
6305 Manchaca RD and 1934 Berkeley AVE, Austin, TX 78745
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 19.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected February 23, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor19.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance85/100

39

Total Violations

Feb 23, 2026

Last Inspection

178

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (39)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Mar 3, 2025

At inspection, a trash can, containing garbage was not covered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Mar 3, 2025

At inspection, a trash can, containing garbage was not covered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Mar 3, 2025

At inspection, a trash can, containing garbage was not covered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Nov 22, 2024

The operation, did not provide an incident report, to the parent, regarding an injury that required medical treatment, within 48 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Nov 22, 2024

The operation, did not provide an incident report, to the parent, regarding an injury that required medical treatment, within 48 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.707Nov 22, 2024

The operation, did not provide an incident report, to the parent, regarding an injury that required medical treatment, within 48 hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Apr 22, 2024

A child experienced a nursemaid's elbow when another child pulled their arm too hard, resulting in an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 22, 2024

The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care, exhibiting signs and symptoms of illness necessitating medical attention, had been taken to the hospital.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Apr 22, 2024

A child experienced a nursemaid's elbow when another child pulled their arm too hard, resulting in an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 22, 2024

The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care, exhibiting signs and symptoms of illness necessitating medical attention, had been taken to the hospital.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Apr 22, 2024

A child experienced a nursemaid's elbow when another child pulled their arm too hard, resulting in an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Apr 22, 2024

The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care, exhibiting signs and symptoms of illness necessitating medical attention, had been taken to the hospital.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 9, 2024

One of the fire extinguishers had a gauge that was showing in the red and needed to be serviced.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 9, 2024

One of the fire extinguishers had a gauge that was showing in the red and needed to be serviced.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Apr 9, 2024

One of the fire extinguishers had a gauge that was showing in the red and needed to be serviced.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 27, 2024

The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care sustained an injury that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 27, 2024

A child inserted a pebble into their ear during their time in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 27, 2024

The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care sustained an injury that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 27, 2024

A child inserted a pebble into their ear during their time in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 27, 2024

The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care sustained an injury that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Mar 27, 2024

A child inserted a pebble into their ear during their time in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-23

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 21, 2023

Two caregivers were present in the classroom without eligible background checks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 21, 2023

Some of the personnel files were not available to review at the inspection today.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jun 21, 2023

Three caregivers were missing annual training on some of the required health and safety trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 21, 2023

Two classes did not have posted activity plans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 21, 2023

Some of the personnel files were not available to review at the inspection today.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 21, 2023

Two caregivers were present in the classroom without eligible background checks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jun 21, 2023

Three caregivers were missing annual training on some of the required health and safety trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 21, 2023

Two classes did not have posted activity plans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Jun 21, 2023

Two classes did not have posted activity plans.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-30

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 21, 2023

Two caregivers were present in the classroom without eligible background checks.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.801(3)Jun 21, 2023

Some of the personnel files were not available to review at the inspection today.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jun 21, 2023

Three caregivers were missing annual training on some of the required health and safety trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 3, 2023

A caregiver did not have current first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 3, 2023

A caregiver did not have current first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)May 3, 2023

A caregiver did not have current first aid training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 28, 2022

The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of June. This was corrected at inspection when the Inspector asked the Director to conduct a fire drill.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 28, 2022

The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of June. This was corrected at inspection when the Inspector asked the Director to conduct a fire drill.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Jul 28, 2022

The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of June. This was corrected at inspection when the Inspector asked the Director to conduct a fire drill.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Headwaters School's safety grade?

Headwaters School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 19.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Headwaters School have?

Headwaters School has 39 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Headwaters School last inspected?

Headwaters School was last inspected on February 23, 2026.

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