Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start

500 W AVENUE C, Killeen, TX 76541Open
F

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

F
Poor28.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety10/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 22, 2026

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 22, 2026

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 22, 2026

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jan 22, 2026

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 29, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 29, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 29, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 29, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 4, 2025

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 4, 2025

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 4, 2025

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Feb 4, 2025

The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 31, 2025

A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 31, 2025

A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 31, 2025

A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 31, 2025

A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 31, 2025

A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 31, 2025

A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jan 31, 2025

A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 31, 2025

A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Apr 5, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Apr 5, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Apr 5, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Apr 5, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Sep 5, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Sep 5, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Sep 5, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.5205(4)Sep 5, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Sep 1, 2023

Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Sep 1, 2023

Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Sep 1, 2023

Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(5)Sep 1, 2023

Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Sep 1, 2023

During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Sep 1, 2023

During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Sep 1, 2023

During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Sep 1, 2023

During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 1, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Sep 1, 2023

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.

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