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Carver Head Start/Early Head Start

16 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Nov 10, 2023.

815 S Carver St, Midland, TX 79701 · (432) 685-5313

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMidland licensed centers, n=79

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent serious: Nov 10, 2023.

Critical0 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 4

59% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2020Full Permit

Practical7:30a–2pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 131 places

Texas HHSC operation #1693154- 749 · 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 carenot listed
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
Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 25, 20264 inspections
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- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
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2025
Oct 15, 2025 to Nov 4, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Nov 4, 2025 inspection
- Oct 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Oct 15, 2025 inspection
- Oct 15, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 15, 2025 inspection
2024
Mar 8, 2024 to Oct 30, 20248 inspections
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- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
- Mar 8, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 8, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 17, 2023 to Nov 17, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 17, 2023 inspection
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Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  A child's emergency allergy plan was not posted in the child's room or where food is prepared.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's emergency food allergy plan was not signed by child's parent/guardian.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Operation switched an infant room to another room without notifying Licensing. Prior infant room turned into a staff/office room. The playground area has also been reduced due to outside changes/construction. Operation failed to inform Licensing. Space has been reduced.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  There was not a fire drill documented for the month of October.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.5103.
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  A child's emergency allergy plan was not posted in the child's room or where food is prepared.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  There was not a fire drill documented for the month of October.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Operation switched an infant room to another room without notifying Licensing. Prior infant room turned into a staff/office room. The playground area has also been reduced due to outside changes/construction. Operation failed to inform Licensing. Space has been reduced.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's emergency food allergy plan was not signed by child's parent/guardian.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Operation switched an infant room to another room without notifying Licensing. Prior infant room turned into a staff/office room. The playground area has also been reduced due to outside changes/construction. Operation failed to inform Licensing. Space has been reduced.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  There was not a fire drill documented for the month of October.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  A child's emergency allergy plan was not posted in the child's room or where food is prepared.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's emergency food allergy plan was not signed by child's parent/guardian.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
Nov 10, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  A child's emergency allergy plan was not posted in the child's room or where food is prepared.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child's emergency food allergy plan was not signed by child's parent/guardian.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Operation switched an infant room to another room without notifying Licensing. Prior infant room turned into a staff/office room. The playground area has also been reduced due to outside changes/construction. Operation failed to inform Licensing. Space has been reduced.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  There was not a fire drill documented for the month of October.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 17, 2023. Standard 746.5103.
Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 9, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 48 older visits, not counted above

May 10, 2023 to May 31, 20238 inspections
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- May 10, 2023 inspection
Apr 26, 2023Self-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
  Two employees in charge of a classroom were found to be asleep. Children in the classroom were napping at the time.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 26, 2023Self-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
  Two employees in charge of a classroom were found to be asleep. Children in the classroom were napping at the time.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 26, 2023Self-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
  Two employees in charge of a classroom were found to be asleep. Children in the classroom were napping at the time.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 26, 2023Self-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
  Two employees in charge of a classroom were found to be asleep. Children in the classroom were napping at the time.
  Corrected May 19, 2023, verified May 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2022
Dec 13, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection expired in July of 2022 and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 13, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection expired in July of 2022 and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 13, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection expired in July of 2022 and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 13, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Sanitation inspection expired in July of 2022 and has not been renewed.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2023, verified Dec 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Jan 31, 2022 to Aug 19, 20228 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Jan 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 31, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 31, 2022 self-reported incident
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants, 14 months and 11 months, were obserrved asleep while sitting next to a caregiver. The caregivers were not holding the children or feeding the children. The children were leaning up against a pillow.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants, 14 months and 11 months, were obserrved asleep while sitting next to a caregiver. The caregivers were not holding the children or feeding the children. The children were leaning up against a pillow.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants, 14 months and 11 months, were obserrved asleep while sitting next to a caregiver. The caregivers were not holding the children or feeding the children. The children were leaning up against a pillow.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jan 27, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two infants, 14 months and 11 months, were obserrved asleep while sitting next to a caregiver. The caregivers were not holding the children or feeding the children. The children were leaning up against a pillow.
  Corrected Jan 27, 2022, verified Feb 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
2021
Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 22, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 22, 2021 inspection
- Oct 13, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 13, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 13, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 13, 2021 complaint investigation
Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2021, verified Sep 27, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).

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