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DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start

1418 FITCH ST, San Antonio, TX 78211-1406

Operation number:
1521434
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
99
License effective:
February 14, 2014
Hours:
07:30 AM-02:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2103342390
Email:
irma.bustos@adssa.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 22 available inspections for DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start from October 12, 2021 through March 3, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 3, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

Five later inspections, from March 21, 2025 through March 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 78211

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.36

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.8

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in a pre-k class did not know the correct count of children in their room when asked. Attendance record was verified and caregiver recounted children to confirm accurate number of children in the room.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have the proper Food Allergy Emergency Plan on file.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based off the DFPS investigation, two caregivers grabbed a child underneath the arms which resulted in bruises.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation's management did not report an incident involving a caregiver mishandling a child with special needs, after the concern was brought to their attention.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline and guidance when trying to physically redirect a two-year-old child.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not notify the parent of a child who was involved in a situation that was being investigated because it was reported the child had been placed at risk.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)