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Alvarez Head Start

2606 GUMWOOD AVE, Mcallen, TX 78501-7522

Operation number:
1722748
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:
138
License effective:
December 9, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9566614446
Email:
compliance@hchsp.org
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 19 available inspections for Alvarez Head Start from September 14, 2021 through September 2, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 7, 2024 and involved child guidance.

Six later inspections, from April 26, 2024 through September 2, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78501

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.37
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
16%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.93

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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3420(4) - Hand Sanitizer - Use by Children Supervised by Adult
Official code
746.3420(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701