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Bowie Head Start

12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 19, 2026.

309 W Lincoln Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 · (956) 357-1526

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsHarlingen licensed centers, n=39

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 19, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

41% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–3:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · 17 places

Texas HHSC operation #1678556- 4070 · 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 schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
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
Aug 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Aug 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
Aug 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
Aug 19, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
2025
Aug 29, 2025 to Aug 29, 20254 inspections
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- Aug 29, 2025 inspection
2024
Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 11, 20244 inspections
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- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  There was no updated certification for Children's Products, it was last updated on 8/5/22.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  There was no updated certification for Children's Products, it was last updated on 8/5/22.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  There was no updated certification for Children's Products, it was last updated on 8/5/22.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).
Oct 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  There was no updated certification for Children's Products, it was last updated on 8/5/22.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2023, verified Oct 13, 2023. Standard 746.4135(b).

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

2022
Aug 10, 2022 to Oct 14, 20228 inspections
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- Oct 14, 2022 inspection
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- Oct 14, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
2021
Aug 25, 2021 to Nov 16, 20218 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 1, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 1, 2021 complaint investigation
- Nov 1, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 25, 2021 self-reported incident
- Aug 25, 2021 self-reported incident
- Aug 25, 2021 self-reported incident
- Aug 25, 2021 self-reported incident

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