Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
32 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 22, 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
- Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start
- License number
- 1760981
- Location
- 500 W AVENUE C, Killeen, TX 76541
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 28.0/100
- Inspection record
- 32 inspections, last inspected January 22, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
40
Total Violations
Jan 22, 2026
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (40)
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29
During the investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom during a transition period. The caregiver did not account for all the children in their group before closing the classroom door to their room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
During the investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom during a transition period. The caregiver did not account for all the children in their group before closing the classroom door to their room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
During the investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom during a transition period. The caregiver did not account for all the children in their group before closing the classroom door to their room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
During the investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom during a transition period. The caregiver did not account for all the children in their group before closing the classroom door to their room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11
The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11
A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver wiped two children's noses and did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash their hands, and did, and the expectations for hand washing after wiping noses was explained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver wiped two children's noses and did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash their hands, and did, and the expectations for hand washing after wiping noses was explained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver wiped two children's noses and did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash their hands, and did, and the expectations for hand washing after wiping noses was explained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver wiped two children's noses and did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash their hands, and did, and the expectations for hand washing after wiping noses was explained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring and investigation inspection it was observed that the last fire drill documented was in June 2023. Fire drills are required to be practiced one time per month. Staff stated a drill had been practiced since June, however it was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
During the monitoring and investigation inspection it was observed that the last fire drill documented was in June 2023. Fire drills are required to be practiced one time per month. Staff stated a drill had been practiced since June, however it was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
During the monitoring and investigation inspection it was observed that the last fire drill documented was in June 2023. Fire drills are required to be practiced one time per month. Staff stated a drill had been practiced since June, however it was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
During the monitoring and investigation inspection it was observed that the last fire drill documented was in June 2023. Fire drills are required to be practiced one time per month. Staff stated a drill had been practiced since June, however it was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-06
Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14
During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
During the investigation it was found that there was a situation reported within the operation of a possible situation that placed a child or children at risk, but this situation was not reported to licensing within the two day required time frame. Operation understands reporting criteria and will do so moving forward.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
During the investigation it was found that there was a situation reported within the operation of a possible situation that placed a child or children at risk, but this situation was not reported to licensing within the two day required time frame. Operation understands reporting criteria and will do so moving forward.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15
During the investigation it was found that there was a situation reported within the operation of a possible situation that placed a child or children at risk, but this situation was not reported to licensing within the two day required time frame. Operation understands reporting criteria and will do so moving forward.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the investigation it was found that there was a situation reported within the operation of a possible situation that placed a child or children at risk, but this situation was not reported to licensing within the two day required time frame. Operation understands reporting criteria and will do so moving forward.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start's safety grade?
Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 28.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start have?
Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start has 40 total violations on record, including 36 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start last inspected?
Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start was last inspected on January 22, 2026.