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Mason Head Start

505 Millard St, Mason, TX 76856
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$106
year first permitted
2014

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About Mason Head Start

Mason Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mason, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 21, 2014, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mason Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mason County has a median price of $106 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Mason County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$113
Home daycare$102

Toddler

Center$106
Home daycare$97

Preschool

Center$103
Home daycare$96

School age

Center$98
Home daycare$92

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mason Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1543185
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 25, 2023Visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Based on information provided and documented by parent on child's enrollment packet, child had previous reaction to nuts. Child started in the program and no allergy plan was in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During enrollment process between parent and caregiver, parent informed and documented in child's paperwork about previous reactions to nuts and no prevention was taken to avoid a life threating emergency.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “Enrollment package completed by a parent prior first day of school, was not review by director to follow up on possible food allergy and to establish a plan to avoid emergencies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “Caregiver knew about possible peanut allergy and did not inform other staff to make the adequate arrangements to avoid a medical emergency.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

  7. Mar 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 out of 4 children's records evaluated are missing updated immunization records. A 26 months old child is missing 1 DTAP dose out of 4 A 41 months old child is missing 1 dose of MMR and Varicella. Child is also missing 2 doses of Hep A”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “Program lack of safety documentation to proof that monthly Carbon Monoxide detectors has been tested. Deficiency was corrected during inspection. Staff in charge tested carbon monoxide detector.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Program lack of proof that smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers are tested every month. Operation comply within inpsection by testing the smoke alarm and checking the fire extinguishers.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “Operation did not have a record of training hours for a substitute staff. Proof of orientation, 24 pre service trainings and 24 annual trainings were not observed. Substitute has been working for Mason Head Start's administration Hill Country Community Action since 2/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2023

  8. Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Operation did not have proof that a current product safety certifcation was completed. Form was completed during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “During staff record's evaluation, one caregiver's record was missing the employment Affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Mason Head Start

Is Mason Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 21, 2014.

When was Mason Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mason Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Mason Head Start care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mason Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mason Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mason Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 347-5852 to ask.

What is Mason Head Start's phone number?

(325) 347-5852.

Where is Mason Head Start?

505 Millard St, Mason, TX 76856. The nearest other daycare we list is Maria Ester Gonzales, 4.8 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).