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Escandon Head Start

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 9, 2026.

2901 Colbath Ave, McAllen, TX 78503 · (956) 971-4439

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 36 investigations (76 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 9, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2021Full Permit

Practical7a–4:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · 109 places

Texas HHSC operation #1722703 · 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 careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
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
Mar 3, 2026 to May 27, 20268 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 3, 2026 complaint investigation
Feb 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
Feb 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
Feb 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
Feb 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2026, verified Mar 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
Jan 29, 2026 to Jan 29, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 29, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 18, 2025 to Oct 21, 202524 inspections and 20 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Sep 26, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 26, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 26, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 26, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 5, 2025 inspection
- Sep 5, 2025 inspection
- Sep 5, 2025 inspection
- Sep 5, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 8, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
- Feb 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 20, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Feb 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 18, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(1).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 7, 2023 to Mar 7, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
2022
Aug 11, 2022 to Aug 11, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 11, 2022 inspection
- Aug 11, 2022 inspection
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May 4, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 4, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 4, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 4, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 8, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 8, 2022 inspection
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Jan 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Feb 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).

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