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Channelview Head Start

16102 RIDLON ST, Channelview, TX 77530-3640

Operation number:
1507017
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
100
License effective:
June 13, 2013
Hours:
06:30 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136961852
Email:
mcruz@hcde-texas.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Channelview Head Start from January 6, 2022 through February 17, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 18, 2025 and involved child guidance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 11 local median in Harris County

Compared to 1,477 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.8

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.36

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation the staff involved in the investigation was seen on video pulling and yanking the victim by his arms and wrist.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation the director admitted there has been several incidents where the teacher involved in the investigation would use a loud voice and tone towards the children in class and constantly talks louder then what she should and the director didn't take action sooner to address the matter.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
746.1003(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was reported during the investigation that the employee was often loud and heard yelling around children in care.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last annual fire inspection by the fire marshal was conducted on 9/15/2023.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and caregiver are missing current first aid training.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and one caregiver missing current CPR training.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I did not observe current CPSC certificate last one expired 09/2023.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The fire drill for the month of december was not documented. Note: Director documented this during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)