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Compton Head Start

16 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 7, 2026.

9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016 · (713) 635-4142

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923
Critical findings16 critical, 16 serious, 8 minor across 36 inspections and 16 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 7, 2026.
Critical16 vs median 4
66% of centers have at least one
Serious16 vs median 16
84% of centers have at least one
LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 2008. Full Permit
Practical7a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 119

Texas HHSC operation #893135 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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  • 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
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  • 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.

  1. 2026
  2. May 26, 2026 to May 26, 20264 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • May 26, 2026 inspection
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    • May 26, 2026 inspection
  3. Apr 7, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      Two children with diagnosed food allergies are missing completed food allergy emergency plans; both plans are missing the prescribed medications.

      Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Standard 746.605(15).

  4. Apr 7, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      Two children with diagnosed food allergies are missing completed food allergy emergency plans; both plans are missing the prescribed medications.

      Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Standard 746.605(15).

  5. Apr 7, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      Two children with diagnosed food allergies are missing completed food allergy emergency plans; both plans are missing the prescribed medications.

      Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Standard 746.605(15).

  6. Apr 7, 2026Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      Two children with diagnosed food allergies are missing completed food allergy emergency plans; both plans are missing the prescribed medications.

      Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Standard 746.605(15).

  7. Jan 9, 2026 to Feb 4, 20268 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Feb 4, 2026 inspection
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    • Jan 9, 2026 inspection
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    • Jan 9, 2026 inspection
  8. Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left without caregiver supervision for 3 minutes in a classroom.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  9. Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left without caregiver supervision for 3 minutes in a classroom.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  10. Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left without caregiver supervision for 3 minutes in a classroom.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  11. Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left without caregiver supervision for 3 minutes in a classroom.

      Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  12. 2025
  13. Apr 16, 2025Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      The operation's fire inspection expired on 4/14/25.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).

    • MinorTexas: Medium Low

      Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      The operation did not keep documentation for 4 employees of training received for the following topics: Food Allergies, Administering Medication and Hazardous Materials.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Standard 746.1329(a).

  14. Apr 16, 2025Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      The operation's fire inspection expired on 4/14/25.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).

    • MinorTexas: Medium Low

      Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      The operation did not keep documentation for 4 employees of training received for the following topics: Food Allergies, Administering Medication and Hazardous Materials.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Standard 746.1329(a).

  15. Apr 16, 2025Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      The operation's fire inspection expired on 4/14/25.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).

    • MinorTexas: Medium Low

      Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      The operation did not keep documentation for 4 employees of training received for the following topics: Food Allergies, Administering Medication and Hazardous Materials.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Standard 746.1329(a).

  16. Apr 16, 2025Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      The operation's fire inspection expired on 4/14/25.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 30, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).

    • MinorTexas: Medium Low

      Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      The operation did not keep documentation for 4 employees of training received for the following topics: Food Allergies, Administering Medication and Hazardous Materials.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Standard 746.1329(a).

  17. Feb 27, 2025 to Mar 26, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Mar 26, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 26, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 26, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 26, 2025 inspection
    • Mar 7, 2025 self-reported incident
    • Mar 7, 2025 self-reported incident
    • Mar 7, 2025 self-reported incident
    • Mar 7, 2025 self-reported incident
    • Feb 27, 2025 inspection
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  18. Jan 8, 2025Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left unsupervised during a restroom break and walked into the adjoining empty classroom.

      Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  19. Jan 8, 2025Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left unsupervised during a restroom break and walked into the adjoining empty classroom.

      Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  20. Jan 8, 2025Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left unsupervised during a restroom break and walked into the adjoining empty classroom.

      Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  21. Jan 8, 2025Self-reported incident
    1 finding · 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

      A child was left unsupervised during a restroom break and walked into the adjoining empty classroom.

      Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified Feb 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  22. 2024
  23. Sep 26, 2024 to Sep 26, 20244 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Sep 26, 2024 inspection
    • Sep 26, 2024 inspection
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  24. Sep 3, 2024Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted fire extinguishers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5307(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      1 out of 10 caregivers needs to complete pediatric CPR/ 1st Aid, not training for adults only and make the certificate available.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.1329(c)(2).

  25. Sep 3, 2024Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted fire extinguishers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5307(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      1 out of 10 caregivers needs to complete pediatric CPR/ 1st Aid, not training for adults only and make the certificate available.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.1329(c)(2).

  26. Sep 3, 2024Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted fire extinguishers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5307(a).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      1 out of 10 caregivers needs to complete pediatric CPR/ 1st Aid, not training for adults only and make the certificate available.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.1329(c)(2).

  27. Sep 3, 2024Inspection
    3 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted fire extinguishers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5307(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.

      Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).

    • MinorTexas: Low

      Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      1 out of 10 caregivers needs to complete pediatric CPR/ 1st Aid, not training for adults only and make the certificate available.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 23, 2024. Standard 746.1329(c)(2).

  28. Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation
    2 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

    • 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

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  29. Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation
    2 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

    • 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

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

  30. Aug 28, 2024Complaint 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

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

    • CriticalTexas: High

      Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

  31. Aug 28, 2024Complaint 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

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

    • CriticalTexas: High

      Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Corrected Sep 24, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).

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  1. 2023
  2. Sep 5, 2023 to Sep 5, 20234 inspections
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    • Sep 5, 2023 inspection
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  3. Aug 3, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).

  4. Aug 3, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).

  5. Aug 3, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).

  6. Aug 3, 2023Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).

  7. 2022
  8. Jan 21, 2022 to Sep 28, 202216 inspections and 8 investigations
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    • Sep 28, 2022 inspection
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    • Sep 28, 2022 inspection
    • Sep 22, 2022 complaint investigation
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    • Aug 9, 2022 inspection
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    • Feb 4, 2022 complaint investigation
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    • Jan 21, 2022 inspection
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  9. Jan 20, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      Throughout the investigation and review of video it is evidence to support prohibited punishment

      Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).

  10. Jan 20, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      Throughout the investigation and review of video it is evidence to support prohibited punishment

      Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).

  11. Jan 20, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      Throughout the investigation and review of video it is evidence to support prohibited punishment

      Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).

  12. Jan 20, 2022Self-reported incident
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      Throughout the investigation and review of video it is evidence to support prohibited punishment

      Corrected Feb 1, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).

  13. 2021
  14. Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 19, 20218 inspections
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