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Woodson Headstart

10720 SOUTHVIEW ST, Houston, TX 77047-1038

Operation number:
1726697
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:
122
License effective:
March 29, 2022
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7137323600
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 Woodson Headstart from September 13, 2021 through December 4, 2025.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 30, 2023 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Seven later inspections, from May 3, 2023 through December 4, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77047

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.13
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
40%

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.

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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough, 3 classrooms did not have mats for the children to rest on.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There are three ant piles on the operation's playground.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's playground does not contain the proper depth of mulch.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's playground does not contain the proper depth of mulch.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There are three ant piles on the operation's playground.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed during naptime in a classroom that did not have adequate lighting. Note: The caregiver turned on a dim light to provide adequate lighting in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policy handbook is missing the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy handbook is missing the hours, days, and months of operation.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Official code
746.501(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's certificates of completion for annual training hours were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
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
The Director does not have current cpr training. The training expired 9/2021.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director does not have current first aid training. The training expired 9/2021.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policy handbook is missing the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The center's initial permit is not posted as required. Note: The Director received a copy of the initial permit and posted it during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Official code
746.401(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation does not have a current employee list posted. Note: The employee list was updated with the current employees during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy handbook is missing the hours, days, and months of operation.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Official code
746.501(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child's admission record is missing the address of the emergency contact person.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed at the operation, in a classroom, and caring for the children (3y to 5y) without an initial background check on file.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
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