El Cenizo Head Start Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 81 children
• Does not accept child care assistance

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

908550- 9871

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

September 2008

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Sep 5, 2025. 7 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    The written feeding instructions for an infant in care were not current. The written feeding instructions available for review had a date of 7/29/2024.

    Corrected Sep 17, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 12, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 20, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 21, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The annual fire inspection was not current.

    Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 8, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Oct 4, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    1 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 28, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.3607(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group

    Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was injured and required medical attention. Staff only contacted the child's parent to notify them of the incident.

    Corrected Nov 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 8, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1003(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

    Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 24, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 25, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.1003(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

    Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the director is in charge of a group of children in a classroom on a daily basis. Being in a classroom at all times prevents the director from conducting their responsibilities which includes supervising staff.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

    Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined caregivers are not promptly changing children's diaper when soiled or wet.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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