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Victoria County Early Head Start

20 critical, 16 serious findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 1, 2025.

1309 E Red River St, Victoria, TX 77901 · (361) 661-3825

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsVictoria licensed centers, n=35

Critical findings20 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 48 inspections and 16 investigations (64 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 1, 2025.

Critical20 vs median 8

71% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 16

80% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical7:45a–3:15pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 162

Texas HHSC operation #1760312 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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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
Jan 13, 2026 to Feb 19, 20268 inspections
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- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
- Jan 13, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 13, 2026 inspection
Jan 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jan 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jan 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jan 9, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
2025
Jul 16, 2025 to Aug 7, 20258 inspections
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- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- 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
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
No findings
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- 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
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
No findings
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · 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
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
No findings
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- 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
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.
  Corrected Jul 29, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 14, 2025 to Jul 1, 20255 inspections
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Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Apr 1, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
Feb 19, 2025 to Feb 26, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 26, 2025 inspection
- Feb 19, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 19, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 19, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 19, 2025 self-reported incident
2024
Aug 23, 2024 to Aug 23, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 23, 2024 inspection
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May 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
May 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
May 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
May 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
  Corrected May 30, 2024, verified May 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(d).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
No findings
Apr 18, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · 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
  Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
No findings
Apr 18, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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
  Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
No findings
Apr 18, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · 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
  Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
No findings
Apr 18, 2024Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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
  Based on information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
2023
Dec 12, 2023 to Dec 12, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 12, 2023 inspection

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May 11, 2023 to May 11, 20234 inspections
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May 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.
  Corrected May 4, 2023, verified May 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
May 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.
  Corrected May 4, 2023, verified May 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
May 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.
  Corrected May 4, 2023, verified May 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
May 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.
  Corrected May 4, 2023, verified May 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
Mar 8, 2023 to Mar 8, 20234 inspections
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- Mar 8, 2023 inspection
Feb 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2023, verified Feb 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2023, verified Feb 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2023, verified Feb 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
Feb 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2023, verified Feb 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
2022
Dec 13, 2022 to Dec 13, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection
- Dec 13, 2022 inspection

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