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Sparks Head Start

4 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 4, 2025.

12811 Sparks Dr, Socorro, TX 79928 · (915) 791-4911

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 4, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2000. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5pMon–Fri · Toddler to pre-k · 66 places

Texas HHSC operation #545989- 5591 · 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
Accreditedyes
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 3, 2026 to Aug 3, 20264 inspections
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- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
2025
Aug 12, 2025 to Aug 12, 20254 inspections
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- Aug 12, 2025 inspection
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Aug 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A pre-k classroom had 17 children being cared for by one caregiver. The specified age of the group was three, putting them out of ration by two children. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed in the room to assist.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A pre-k classroom had 17 children being cared for by one caregiver. The specified age of the group was three, putting them out of ration by two children. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed in the room to assist.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A pre-k classroom had 17 children being cared for by one caregiver. The specified age of the group was three, putting them out of ration by two children. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed in the room to assist.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A pre-k classroom had 17 children being cared for by one caregiver. The specified age of the group was three, putting them out of ration by two children. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed in the room to assist.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2025, verified Aug 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
2024
May 17, 2024 to Aug 8, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024 inspection
- May 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 17, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 17, 2024 complaint investigation

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jan 20, 2023 to Aug 11, 20238 inspections
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2022
Aug 17, 2022 to Aug 17, 20224 inspections
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- Aug 17, 2022 inspection
- Aug 17, 2022 inspection
- Aug 17, 2022 inspection
- Aug 17, 2022 inspection

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Sparks Head Start this page	Toddler–Pre-K	66	7:30a–5p	4 ser
Aladdin Day Care V	Infant–School	41	6a–6p	4 ser
Honey Daycare and Learning Center LLC	Infant–School	68	6a–6:30p	12 crit·8 ser·8 min
Horizon City KinderCare	Infant–School	251	6:30a–6:30p	No findings
Ice Castles Daycare Too, Inc.	Infant–School	155	6a–6p	Clear
Just for You Learning Center, LLC	Infant–School	114	6a–6p	4 crit·4 ser
Options Head Start	Infant–Pre-K	65	7:30a–5p	Clear

Sparks Head Startthis page
Toddler–Pre-K · 66 places4 ser
Aladdin Day Care V
Infant–School · 41 places4 ser
Honey Daycare and Learning Center LLC
Infant–School · 68 places12 crit·8 ser·8 min
Horizon City KinderCare
Infant–School · 251 placesNo findings
Ice Castles Daycare Too, Inc.
Infant–School · 155 placesClear
Just for You Learning Center, LLC
Infant–School · 114 places4 crit·4 ser
Options Head Start
Infant–Pre-K · 65 placesClear