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Head Start Carmelite

2006 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, San Antonio, TX 78203-2140

Operation number:
1731816- 6151
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bexar
Capacity:
112
License effective:
July 15, 2022
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2106004121
Email:
jzepeda@family-service.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 29 available inspections for Head Start Carmelite from December 20, 2021 through July 1, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Three later inspections, from June 2, 2026 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

16 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 16 local median in San Antonio

Compared to 504 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.55
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.65

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver restrained a child from leaving the table by holding the back of the chair with her knee and leaning her body against the child when the child attempted to move.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report the incident to childcare licensing intake within the required time period after the operation was notified.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A caregiver placed their leg on a child in order to force the child to nap.
Correction deadline
April 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of ten personnel records audited did not have proof of educational requirements on file.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A substitute in direct care of children did not have their background check run prior to being in the presence of children. This was corrected at inspection when the substitute left the building.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
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
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A substitute did not have a current background check under the parent operation number. This was corrected at inspection when the substitute left the building.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
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
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A substitute did not have a current background check under the parent operation number. This was corrected at inspection when the substitute left the building.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
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
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A slide was removed from the composite play structure creating a four-foot drop. The operation will not use the equipment until a hard barrier is put in place or the slide is reattached.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(9) - Protective Barriers Around Porches or Platforms
Official code
746.4601(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents of children who were involved in a non-routine situation that placed them at risk were not notified until three days after the incident.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A garbage can containing a diaper did not have a lid.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Toys were observed drying next to the hand sink in the infant room. The caregivers confirmed using the sink to wash toys. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the director on utilizing the dirty toy bin and washing the toys in the kitchen or utility sink at the end of the day.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The fire drills were not documented for the month of April. This was corrected at inspection when proper documentation was made on the emergency practices sheet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two of nine employee files audited did not have an affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of nine employee files audited did not contain a photo ID.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher inspection had not been documented within the last month as required. This was corrected when staff inspected the fire extinguisher and documented the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The grassy space of the outdoor activity area was not maintained and had grass over a foot in height and weeds over two feet high.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407