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Met Early Head Start

4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 17, 2024.

153 Maplewood St, Kountze, TX 77625 · (409) 246-8401

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 17, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2016Full Permit

Practical7a–3pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 54

Texas HHSC operation #1595540 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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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 classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
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, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Oct 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2025, verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Jan 27, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 27, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 27, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 27, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Jun 6, 2024 to Oct 8, 20248 inspections
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Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation
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
  This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence obtained through video and interviews supports an infant was left alone in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. The infant was asleep in the crib.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified Jun 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation
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
  This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence obtained through video and interviews supports an infant was left alone in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. The infant was asleep in the crib.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified Jun 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation
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
  This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence obtained through video and interviews supports an infant was left alone in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. The infant was asleep in the crib.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified Jun 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation
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
  This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence obtained through video and interviews supports an infant was left alone in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. The infant was asleep in the crib.
  Corrected May 17, 2024, verified Jun 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2023
Oct 10, 2023 to Dec 5, 20238 inspections
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Feb 23, 2023 to May 5, 20234 inspections and 8 investigations
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- May 5, 2023 complaint investigation
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- May 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 23, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Oct 12, 2022 to Oct 12, 20224 inspections
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2021
Oct 14, 2021 to Oct 14, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection
- Oct 14, 2021 inspection

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