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Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start

22351 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR, Houston, TX 77073-1102

Operation number:
1698620- 5211
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:
57
License effective:
April 8, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2818880013
Email:
Jayala@avancehouston.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 13 available inspections for Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start from October 28, 2021 through February 26, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2025 and involved supervision.

Two later inspections, from May 30, 2025 through February 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 19 local median in 77073

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.23
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.11

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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, although the room is separated by a gate, a toddler was able to exit the gate and go to another classroom.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant nutrition sheets observed for children 12months and under did not have current feeding instructions signed and dated by parent.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver observed caring for children without an active background check. CI: Caregiver was asked to leave during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641