Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 1.07
Escandon Head Start
2901 COLBATH AVE, Mcallen, TX 78503-8308
- Operation number:
- 1722703
- 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:
- 109
- License effective:
- July 19, 2021
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9569714439
- Email:
- compliance@hchsp.org
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Escandon Head Start from January 28, 2022 through May 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 9, 2026 and involved supervision.
Four later inspections, from March 3, 2026 through May 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
14 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 78503
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 40%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.3
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
- Correction deadline
- March 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
- Official code
- 746.2206(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(2)