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MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin

12195 B Highway 146 N, Liberty, TX 77575
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2021
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About MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin

MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin is a licensed child care center in Liberty, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 29, 2021, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Liberty County has a median price of $185 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.
Liberty County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1720222
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. Jul 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “Three out six children files were observed to not have the physician information completed and available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

      “Six out of six children files were observed to not have the water consent completed on admission forms at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Five out of six children records were observed to not have the required health statements signed by a medical professional at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

  2. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  4. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outdoor playground needs the grass mowed. The Director said she could get it mowed by Friday.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

  5. Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The consumer product certification expired on 1/4/2021. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin

Is MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 29, 2021.

When was MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. 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 MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin care for?

68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin accept child care subsidies?

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

What are MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 298-7500 to ask.

What is MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin's phone number?

(936) 298-7500.

Where is MET Head Start/Early Head Start Hardin?

12195 B Highway 146 N, Liberty, TX 77575. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Etc, 3 miles away.

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