Baytown Early Headstart And Headstart Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 246 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Accredited
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1693253

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

December 2019

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

19 inspections on record, most recent May 6, 2026. 13 of 34 visits and reports cited a standard. 12 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 30, 2026AssessmentNo standards cited
• May 6, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.4751(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.

    Corrected May 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• May 14, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.

    Corrected May 30, 2025

  • 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.

    Corrected May 30, 2025

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.

    Corrected May 30, 2025

  • 746.1329(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

    Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.

    Corrected May 30, 2025

• Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 7, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.

    Corrected Mar 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(10)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

    Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.

    Corrected Mar 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 17, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.

    Corrected Jan 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 20, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 4, 2024Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documentation of Drills

    There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.503Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

    During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2024

  • 745.509Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Licensed Operations Required Fees

    During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.

    Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    I reviewed 10 children's records, and it was observed that two children physician information was not documented on the student emergency contact information or admissions forms.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    During the inspection the fire inspection on file was dated 10/28/22. The operation was able to provide a request submitted on 04/14/23 which is still out of date.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2024

  • 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational polices were missing promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parents' rights, where to find minimum standards online, HHSC website, and polices of administering epinephrine auto-injectors.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2024

• Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• May 14, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Fire Inspection

    Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.

    Corrected Jun 24, 2024

• May 10, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.

    Corrected May 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 17, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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