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Bastian Elementary Head Start Center

8 critical findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 8, 2024.

5051 Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77033 · (713) 732-5830

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 8, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 2011. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–2:50pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 136

Texas HHSC operation #1258866 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
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 classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedListed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2025
Oct 1, 2025 to Oct 1, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 1, 2025 inspection
- Oct 1, 2025 inspection
- Oct 1, 2025 inspection
- Oct 1, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter in two pre- k classrooms. Note: Pictures were taken. This was corrected when the supplies were put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter in two pre- k classrooms. Note: Pictures were taken. This was corrected when the supplies were put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter in two pre- k classrooms. Note: Pictures were taken. This was corrected when the supplies were put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Oct 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Cleaning supplies were observed on the counter in two pre- k classrooms. Note: Pictures were taken. This was corrected when the supplies were put away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
2023
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a staff without an active background check.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a staff without an active background check.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a staff without an active background check.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a staff without an active background check.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2023, verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 12, 2022 to Oct 12, 20224 inspections
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- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
- Oct 12, 2022 inspection
2021
Nov 1, 2021 to Nov 1, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
Oct 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  Four caregivers have not had their initial background check submitted. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Notification to licensing about the change in director was not completed.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Oct 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  Four caregivers have not had their initial background check submitted. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Notification to licensing about the change in director was not completed.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Oct 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  Four caregivers have not had their initial background check submitted. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Notification to licensing about the change in director was not completed.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).
Oct 21, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
  Four caregivers have not had their initial background check submitted. Another citation related to background checks within the next 6 months may result in an additional penalty and other enforcement actions.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  Notification to licensing about the change in director was not completed.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2021, verified Oct 22, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(a)(4).

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