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Early Start Academy

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 17, 2025.

1627 Avenue K, Tahoka, TX 79373 · (806) 998-5132

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 17, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Initial

Practical7:30a–2pMon–Fri · Infant to toddler · Licensed capacity 8

Texas HHSC operation #1827057 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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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 tripsNot listed
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
Feb 11, 2026 to Aug 13, 202612 inspections
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- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- May 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
2025
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have an initial fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a report showing their gas system is free of leaks.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 26, 2025. Standard 746.5405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
  It was found during the inspection the daycare facility shares bathroom space with another program that is housed in the same building. The daycare did not have a written plan for this shared space at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4215(a).
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have an initial fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
  It was found during the inspection the daycare facility shares bathroom space with another program that is housed in the same building. The daycare did not have a written plan for this shared space at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4215(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a report showing their gas system is free of leaks.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 26, 2025. Standard 746.5405.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have an initial fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
  It was found during the inspection the daycare facility shares bathroom space with another program that is housed in the same building. The daycare did not have a written plan for this shared space at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4215(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a report showing their gas system is free of leaks.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 26, 2025. Standard 746.5405.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have an initial fire inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
  It was found during the inspection the daycare facility shares bathroom space with another program that is housed in the same building. The daycare did not have a written plan for this shared space at the time of the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4215(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
  It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a report showing their gas system is free of leaks.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified Nov 26, 2025. Standard 746.5405.

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