Thurman E Dorsey Head Start Eoac

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 346 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Field trips

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

511031

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 1995

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

17 inspections on record, most recent Mar 25, 2026. 10 of 24 visits and reports cited a standard. 7 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2206(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous

    The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• May 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• May 19, 2025Self-reported incident5 standards cited

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

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them

    Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.307(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

    During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

    During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.

    Corrected Jan 29, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.

    Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

    Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.

    Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.

    Corrected Sep 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• May 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.

    Corrected Apr 15, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

    The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.

    Corrected Apr 15, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.

    Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 26, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited

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

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

    It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 22, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.

    Corrected May 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.

    Corrected May 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 30, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.2805Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.

    Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.307(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

    During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.

    Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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