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Mercedes Head Start

950 W 6TH ST, Mercedes, TX 78570-3329

Operation number:
1672907- 5371
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
182
License effective:
January 23, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9568255132
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 16 available inspections for Mercedes Head Start from December 13, 2021 through March 11, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 17, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Two later inspections, from March 3, 2026 through March 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78570

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
19%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.36

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the information gathered, two staff members failed to follow program policies and procedures to release children when releasing a child to an unauthorized individual.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Official code
746.4103(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Official code
746.2607(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Facility did not use good judgement when allowing 63 children and 8 staff members to be outside using one playground structure.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2607(1) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Official code
746.2607(1)