Licensed center · San Carlos, TX
San Carlos Head Start Center
- Toddler · Preschool
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 105
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Toddlers to preschool
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Toddlers
Preschool
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 105 children
Does not accept child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
134 N 86th St, San Carlos, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
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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
- 415925- 5371
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- August 2000
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent Sep 25, 2025. 6 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The background check for four former employees has not been inactivated within the required timeframe.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Staff training records and assessment tools were not available for review.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
The food allergy emergency plan for five children was not posted in the childcare operation. The teachers in three out of the four classrooms were not familiar with the diagnosis, symptoms, and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy emergency plans were posted in the operation.
Corrected Sep 9, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4913Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
There was no documentation for the Unitary Surfacing Material (playground flooring).
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed throughout the playground area. The water table in the playground area was also observed with insects.
Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There were 18 children present in a classroom and only 11 mats available for nap/rest time. There are 22 children enrolled in this classroom. The operation confirmed that a few of the children were resting on their tables today during rest/naptime.
Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed napping on a carpet, without a mat, during inspection. Additionally, in two groups of children, mats were labeled incorrectly with another child's name or not labeled.
Corrected Sep 26, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 9, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Feb 7, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Oct 4, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's products certification form was not available for review during inspection.
Corrected Oct 10, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 3, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5211Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Lighting
2 out of 4 classrooms at the operation did not have any form of emergency lighting as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected by adding battery-powered emergency lighting to each classroom.
Corrected Nov 3, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.611(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required Health statement. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Health statements/physical examination forms were obtained during inspection.
Corrected Nov 3, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5211Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
10 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Sep 25, 2025. All 10 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High0
- Medium High330%
- Medium770%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 10 findings, 7 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 9, 2025, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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