Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start
Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start is a licensed child care center in Temple, TX, licensed for up to 108 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for child protection (3 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 30 centers in Temple and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Observed children being served crackers on the table without a plate or other barrier between the food and table. This was corrected when the caregivers put the food on napkins.
During an investigation it was found that a child had an outcry that a caregiver pulled their ear and this was not reported. I spoke with staff about ensuring that reports are made if there is ever an outcry of abuse.
During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.
Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.
During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.
Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.
Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.
Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.
The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.
During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.
About this center
Common questions
Does Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start’s hours?
8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 9, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start compare with other daycares in Temple?
It is #16 of 30 centers in Temple by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Central Texas 4C, Inc. DBA Janell's House Head Start last inspected?
Sep 29, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 830053 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.