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Palmview Head Start Academy

618 N BREYFOGLE RD, Palmview, TX 78572

Operation number:
810067- 5371
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:
153
License effective:
April 9, 2002
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565834435
Email:
personnel@hchsp.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 24 available inspections for Palmview Head Start Academy from September 25, 2021 through May 5, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from February 3, 2026 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.94

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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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an alternative plan / activity was not established for a child that does not nap during the day.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing prior to having unsupervised access to children in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A naptime is not being proivded for children 4 years of age.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
Official code
746.2901
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation has not designated a qualified director since 11/10/2022.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two classrooms were observed with black mold on a wall located behind children's furniture. A third classroom was observed with stains that looked like mold on a wall located behind construction paper. The color of the stain in the third classroom was black, yellow, and green. External walls located on the North and South side of the building require maintenance. Part of a wall was bulging, and another section of the wall was cracked with an opening large enough where rain could seep through. The air conditioner vents in the classrooms were observed with dust and debris. Carpets in classrooms require maintenance. Carpets were observed with black stains.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was being provided to a group of children during lunch time.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A plastic border for the mulch was broken from a corner in the outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard for children as the broken piece had sharp edges and is accessible to children. Note: Duct tape was used to cover the broken area temporarily.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers demonstrated poor judgment when they allowed children to run around the classroom and not intervene or redirect them. This created a situation in which a child fell and injured themself.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
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
Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was severely injured. The parent of the child was contacted and was provided with the choice of picking up the child or contact emergency medical services.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3607(1) - Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
Official code
746.3607(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The expiration date on the certificate of training reviewed was 9/21/2021.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2021
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: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The expiration date on the certificate of training reviewed was 9/21/2021.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2021
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was conducting janitorial duties while caring for a group of children.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)