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Victoria County Early Head Start

1309 E RED RIVER ST, Victoria, TX 77901-5518

Operation number:
1760312
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Victoria
Capacity:
162
License effective:
June 9, 2023
Hours:
07:45 AM-03:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3616613825
Email:
dg0817@ExploreInk.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 21 available inspections for Victoria County Early Head Start from December 13, 2022 through February 19, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 9, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 13, 2026 through February 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77901

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.48

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the investigation, a mat on the playground had a large tear it in, causing a child to trip and fall.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based upon evidence collected during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an infant was left alone sleeping in a crib, unsupervised, for approximately 10 minutes when the rest of the class went outside on the playground.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report two different incidents in which children in care were discovered to have been left unsupervised/unattended by operation staff to CCR as required.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes. when the child's class returned indoors.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three non-walking infants under the age of twelve months old were observed sleeping on a crib mattress on the floor.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of ten personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered, two caregivers failed to use good judgement when they did not count children during a transition.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 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 information gathered and video evidence, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately two minutes.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib on.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)