San Carlos Head Start Center
134 N 86th St, San Carlos, TX 78539
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
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28 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies not accepted in state listing
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- 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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- Not provided
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- Not provided
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- Not provided
- Meals & snacks
- Not provided
- Annual materials fee
- Not provided
- Late pickup fee
- Not provided
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Openings & waitlists
No provider-confirmed availability has been supplied. An opening is not a reservation.
Toddler: availability not confirmed
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Licensed capacity: 105 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Curriculum and teaching philosophy not provided.
Accreditation information not provided. Licensing does not establish accreditation.
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
The daily schedule has not been supplied. Ask about arrival, meals, outdoor play, rest, learning activities, and pickup.
07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- 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
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
Holiday and staff-development calendar not provided.
Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
The inspection record is incomplete or awaiting details. Review the published findings and outstanding gaps below.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.801(3) (4 visits); 746.401(10) (4 visits); 745.651(1) (4 visits); 746.4913 (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.4503(a) (8 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Sep 23, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records and assessment tools were not available for review.
State verification published Sep 23, 2025.
Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.
Inspection record
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Coverage is incomplete. Pending outcomes, unclassified citations, or missing report details must not be read as no findings. Check the state record.
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- 2026
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
- 2025
- Sep 25, 2025 to Sep 25, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records and assessment tools were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The food allergy emergency plan for five children was not posted in the childcare operation. The teachers in three out of the four classrooms were not familiar with the diagnosis, symptoms, and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy emergency plans were posted in the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for four former employees has not been inactivated within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
There was no documentation for the Unitary Surfacing Material (playground flooring).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The food allergy emergency plan for five children was not posted in the childcare operation. The teachers in three out of the four classrooms were not familiar with the diagnosis, symptoms, and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy emergency plans were posted in the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records and assessment tools were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
There was no documentation for the Unitary Surfacing Material (playground flooring).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for four former employees has not been inactivated within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).
- Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for four former employees has not been inactivated within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The food allergy emergency plan for five children was not posted in the childcare operation. The teachers in three out of the four classrooms were not familiar with the diagnosis, symptoms, and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy emergency plans were posted in the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
There was no documentation for the Unitary Surfacing Material (playground flooring).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records and assessment tools were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for four former employees has not been inactivated within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The food allergy emergency plan for five children was not posted in the childcare operation. The teachers in three out of the four classrooms were not familiar with the diagnosis, symptoms, and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy emergency plans were posted in the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
There was no documentation for the Unitary Surfacing Material (playground flooring).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records and assessment tools were not available for review.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(3).
- 2024
- Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed throughout the playground area. The water table in the playground area was also observed with insects.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed throughout the playground area. The water table in the playground area was also observed with insects.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed throughout the playground area. The water table in the playground area was also observed with insects.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed throughout the playground area. The water table in the playground area was also observed with insects.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- 2023
- Oct 31, 2023 to Oct 31, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 31, 2023 inspection
- Oct 31, 2023 inspection
- Oct 31, 2023 inspection
- Oct 31, 2023 inspection
- Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were 18 children present in a classroom and only 11 mats available for nap/rest time. There are 22 children enrolled in this classroom. The operation confirmed that a few of the children were resting on their tables today during rest/naptime.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were 18 children present in a classroom and only 11 mats available for nap/rest time. There are 22 children enrolled in this classroom. The operation confirmed that a few of the children were resting on their tables today during rest/naptime.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were 18 children present in a classroom and only 11 mats available for nap/rest time. There are 22 children enrolled in this classroom. The operation confirmed that a few of the children were resting on their tables today during rest/naptime.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were 18 children present in a classroom and only 11 mats available for nap/rest time. There are 22 children enrolled in this classroom. The operation confirmed that a few of the children were resting on their tables today during rest/naptime.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed napping on a carpet, without a mat, during inspection. Additionally, in two groups of children, mats were labeled incorrectly with another child's name or not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed napping on a carpet, without a mat, during inspection. Additionally, in two groups of children, mats were labeled incorrectly with another child's name or not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed napping on a carpet, without a mat, during inspection. Additionally, in two groups of children, mats were labeled incorrectly with another child's name or not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed napping on a carpet, without a mat, during inspection. Additionally, in two groups of children, mats were labeled incorrectly with another child's name or not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
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- Feb 7, 2023 to Feb 14, 20234 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 9, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Oct 4, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's products certification form was not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Oct 4, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's products certification form was not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Oct 4, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's products certification form was not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Oct 4, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's products certification form was not available for review during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- 2021
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo findings
- Nov 3, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required Health statement. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Health statements/physical examination forms were obtained during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Lighting
2 out of 4 classrooms at the operation did not have any form of emergency lighting as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected by adding battery-powered emergency lighting to each classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5211.
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo findings
- Nov 3, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required Health statement. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Health statements/physical examination forms were obtained during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Lighting
2 out of 4 classrooms at the operation did not have any form of emergency lighting as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected by adding battery-powered emergency lighting to each classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5211.
- Nov 3, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required Health statement. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Health statements/physical examination forms were obtained during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Lighting
2 out of 4 classrooms at the operation did not have any form of emergency lighting as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected by adding battery-powered emergency lighting to each classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5211.
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo findings
- Nov 3, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required Health statement. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Health statements/physical examination forms were obtained during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Lighting
2 out of 4 classrooms at the operation did not have any form of emergency lighting as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected by adding battery-powered emergency lighting to each classroom.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5211.
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo findings
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 8, 2000
- Capacity
- 105 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Hidalgo
- Website
- hchsp.org
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134 N 86th St, San Carlos, TX 78539
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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