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Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

317 MASSEY TOMPKINS RD, Baytown, TX 77521-4305

Operation number:
1693253
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:
246
License effective:
December 20, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136963120
Email:
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 34 available inspections for Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center from October 2, 2021 through July 30, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

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
34

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 21 local median in 77521

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.74
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.18

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2025
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I reviewed 10 children's records, and it was observed that two children physician information was not documented on the student emergency contact information or admissions forms.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the fire inspection on file was dated 10/28/22. The operation was able to provide a request submitted on 04/14/23 which is still out of date.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
746.503
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational polices were missing promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parents' rights, where to find minimum standards online, HHSC website, and polices of administering epinephrine auto-injectors.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees
Official code
745.509
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information provided as a result of children being inappropriately touched it is determined caregivers did not provide proper supervision.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of inappropriate discipline.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information received during the investigation inspection, there is sufficient evidence support the allegation of the child being inappropriately disciplined.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(1) - Discipline - Individualized and Consistent for Each Child
Official code
746.2803(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 8/7/2020.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
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)