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Donna I Head Start

4 critical findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 27, 2026.

1402 Silver Ave, Donna, TX 78537 · (956) 464-2443

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsDonna licensed centers, n=21

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 12 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 27, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

38% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2001. Full Permit

Practical7a–4:30pMon–Fri · Infant to toddler · 100 places

Texas HHSC operation #167853- 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
Accreditedyes
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
Jun 3, 2026 to Jun 3, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
Feb 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  An up todate Fire Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  An up todate Fire Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  An up todate Fire Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 27, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  An up todate Fire Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
2025
Apr 16, 2025 to Dec 22, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Dec 22, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 25, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 25, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 25, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 25, 2025 self-reported incident
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
- Apr 16, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 1, 2024 to May 8, 20244 inspections and 8 investigations
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- May 8, 2024 inspection
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- May 8, 2024 inspection
- May 8, 2024 inspection
- Apr 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 15, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 1, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Nov 14, 2023 to Nov 14, 20234 inspections
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- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
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- Nov 14, 2023 inspection

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Aug 30, 2023 to Aug 30, 20234 inspections
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2022
Nov 17, 2022 to Nov 17, 20224 inspections
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- Nov 17, 2022 inspection
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- Nov 17, 2022 inspection
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There is a slide structure that is peeling paint and is exposing a rusty area. The peeling area has also created a pinching area which can also cut a child's finger as the corner is very sharp. (NOTE: picture on file to show the sharp edge)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
  There is mountain climbing structure that child can also crawl under which has large washers to help hold the screws, however the washers on the end near the opening are large enough that a child's care can be caught and pulled out of the child's head. (NOTE: picture on file to show a several strands of the child's hair hanging on the washer where is was putlled)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(4).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There is a slide structure that is peeling paint and is exposing a rusty area. The peeling area has also created a pinching area which can also cut a child's finger as the corner is very sharp. (NOTE: picture on file to show the sharp edge)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
  There is mountain climbing structure that child can also crawl under which has large washers to help hold the screws, however the washers on the end near the opening are large enough that a child's care can be caught and pulled out of the child's head. (NOTE: picture on file to show a several strands of the child's hair hanging on the washer where is was putlled)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(4).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
  There is mountain climbing structure that child can also crawl under which has large washers to help hold the screws, however the washers on the end near the opening are large enough that a child's care can be caught and pulled out of the child's head. (NOTE: picture on file to show a several strands of the child's hair hanging on the washer where is was putlled)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There is a slide structure that is peeling paint and is exposing a rusty area. The peeling area has also created a pinching area which can also cut a child's finger as the corner is very sharp. (NOTE: picture on file to show the sharp edge)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(7).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There is a slide structure that is peeling paint and is exposing a rusty area. The peeling area has also created a pinching area which can also cut a child's finger as the corner is very sharp. (NOTE: picture on file to show the sharp edge)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
  There is mountain climbing structure that child can also crawl under which has large washers to help hold the screws, however the washers on the end near the opening are large enough that a child's care can be caught and pulled out of the child's head. (NOTE: picture on file to show a several strands of the child's hair hanging on the washer where is was putlled)
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Oct 5, 2022. Standard 746.4601(4).
2021
Nov 18, 2021 to Nov 18, 20214 inspections
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- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection
- Nov 18, 2021 inspection

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