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Wilson Head Start Campus

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 3, 2025.

1200 W Hackberry Ave, McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 657-4123

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 48 inspections and 12 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 3, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–4:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K · Licensed capacity 96

Texas HHSC operation #1784311 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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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 tripsListed
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.

2026
Jan 15, 2026 to Jan 15, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  An ISD classroom observed that is llicensed for headstart use. Room has changed to ISD use since school year started on August 18th. Notice of space reduction was not sent to licensing. Children in room are not enrolled in headstart program.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Children in headstart licensed area that is now ISD room are not enrolled in headstart program. Children Records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Children in headstart licensed area that is now ISD room are not enrolled in headstart program. Children Records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  An ISD classroom observed that is llicensed for headstart use. Room has changed to ISD use since school year started on August 18th. Notice of space reduction was not sent to licensing. Children in room are not enrolled in headstart program.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  An ISD classroom observed that is llicensed for headstart use. Room has changed to ISD use since school year started on August 18th. Notice of space reduction was not sent to licensing. Children in room are not enrolled in headstart program.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Children in headstart licensed area that is now ISD room are not enrolled in headstart program. Children Records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Oct 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Children in headstart licensed area that is now ISD room are not enrolled in headstart program. Children Records were not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  An ISD classroom observed that is llicensed for headstart use. Room has changed to ISD use since school year started on August 18th. Notice of space reduction was not sent to licensing. Children in room are not enrolled in headstart program.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2025, verified Oct 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Apr 7, 2025 to May 14, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
Apr 3, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the medication was not administer according to labeled directions. Medication indicated to be given at AM and PM times, at operation the medication was given twice in the AM within a time lapse of an hour and a half.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not keeping record according to policy which requires to write down the medication dosage administered at time when medication was given.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
Apr 3, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the medication was not administer according to labeled directions. Medication indicated to be given at AM and PM times, at operation the medication was given twice in the AM within a time lapse of an hour and a half.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not keeping record according to policy which requires to write down the medication dosage administered at time when medication was given.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
Apr 3, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the medication was not administer according to labeled directions. Medication indicated to be given at AM and PM times, at operation the medication was given twice in the AM within a time lapse of an hour and a half.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not keeping record according to policy which requires to write down the medication dosage administered at time when medication was given.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
Apr 3, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the medication was not administer according to labeled directions. Medication indicated to be given at AM and PM times, at operation the medication was given twice in the AM within a time lapse of an hour and a half.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
  Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not keeping record according to policy which requires to write down the medication dosage administered at time when medication was given.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3805(c)(3).
Feb 12, 2025 to Feb 26, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 21, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
2024
Jan 23, 2024 to Aug 29, 202416 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 26, 2024 self-reported incident
- Aug 2, 2024 inspection
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- May 15, 2024 inspection
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2023
Oct 12, 2023 to Dec 5, 20238 inspections
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Show 8 older visits, not counted above

Aug 25, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Six staff files were reviewed and are missing items including personnel information and training records.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Aug 25, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Six staff files were reviewed and are missing items including personnel information and training records.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Aug 25, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Six staff files were reviewed and are missing items including personnel information and training records.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Aug 25, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Six staff files were reviewed and are missing items including personnel information and training records.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Sep 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Height - Under Age 5
  Operation's playground has a play-structure with a highest designated play surface of 8ft (operation will service children ages 3-4yo). Structure does not have the required 9in of surfacing.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4607(b)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Red ants were observed inside classroom #3 and operation's playground.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  First Aid kit is missing the following items: Guide, Antiseptic solution / wipes, Thermometer and Tweezers.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Current daily schedule does not meet the following requirements: Naptime, 60 minutes of daily outdoor play and 90 minutes of daily physical activity for prek-age children.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.2203(a).
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Red ants were observed inside classroom #3 and operation's playground.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Current daily schedule does not meet the following requirements: Naptime, 60 minutes of daily outdoor play and 90 minutes of daily physical activity for prek-age children.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Height - Under Age 5
  Operation's playground has a play-structure with a highest designated play surface of 8ft (operation will service children ages 3-4yo). Structure does not have the required 9in of surfacing.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4607(b)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  First Aid kit is missing the following items: Guide, Antiseptic solution / wipes, Thermometer and Tweezers.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.4003(a).
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Red ants were observed inside classroom #3 and operation's playground.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Height - Under Age 5
  Operation's playground has a play-structure with a highest designated play surface of 8ft (operation will service children ages 3-4yo). Structure does not have the required 9in of surfacing.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4607(b)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  First Aid kit is missing the following items: Guide, Antiseptic solution / wipes, Thermometer and Tweezers.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Current daily schedule does not meet the following requirements: Naptime, 60 minutes of daily outdoor play and 90 minutes of daily physical activity for prek-age children.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.2203(a).
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Red ants were observed inside classroom #3 and operation's playground.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  First Aid kit is missing the following items: Guide, Antiseptic solution / wipes, Thermometer and Tweezers.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Height - Under Age 5
  Operation's playground has a play-structure with a highest designated play surface of 8ft (operation will service children ages 3-4yo). Structure does not have the required 9in of surfacing.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Aug 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4607(b)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plans
  Current daily schedule does not meet the following requirements: Naptime, 60 minutes of daily outdoor play and 90 minutes of daily physical activity for prek-age children.
  Corrected Aug 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.2203(a).

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