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Edinburg North Head Start Center

12 critical, 20 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 25, 2026.

3500 East Farm-To-Market 243, Bertram, TX 78605 · (956) 383-0665

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings12 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 16 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 25, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2004Full Permit

Practical7a–4:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 147 places

Texas HHSC operation #831573- 5371 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
May 18, 2026 to May 19, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 18, 2026 self-reported incident
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records were not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records were not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records were not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training records were not available for review.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 16, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2026 complaint investigation
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Apr 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Mar 13, 2026 to Mar 13, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 13, 2026 inspection
- Mar 13, 2026 inspection
- Mar 13, 2026 inspection
- Mar 13, 2026 inspection
Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2026, verified Apr 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
May 14, 2025 to Oct 3, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
May 8, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
  Corrected May 8, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
2024
May 21, 2024 to May 21, 20244 inspections
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- May 21, 2024 inspection

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2023
Jan 18, 2023 to May 24, 20238 inspections
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- May 24, 2023 inspection
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- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
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2022
Dec 15, 2022 to Dec 15, 20224 inspections
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- Dec 15, 2022 inspection
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- Dec 15, 2022 inspection
Dec 13, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 13, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 13, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Dec 13, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Feb 4, 2022 to Aug 24, 20228 inspections
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Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
  Corrected Feb 11, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
2021
Sep 20, 2021 to Sep 20, 20214 inspections
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- Sep 20, 2021 inspection

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