Gulf Coast Community Services Association/early Head Start

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 80 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• 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

877472- 4491

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2008

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Jan 23, 2026. 5 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

    The operation does not have a current Fire inspection.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 2, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the placed their hands over a child's hands and clapped them together while simultaneously telling them to stop a behavior.

    Corrected Nov 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 19, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    The operation failed to report an allegation of a situation that placed a child at risk.

    Corrected Jul 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• May 15, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• May 13, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    Caregiver used an opened hand to hit a child's hand.

    Corrected Jun 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 19, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2505(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

    Several classrooms had improperly labeled sippy cups/bottles, labeled only with the first name. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the caregivers used permanent markers and added the last initial to each cup the child used.

    Corrected Feb 15, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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