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Sharpview Head Start

12280 SHARPVIEW DR, Houston, TX 77072-2331

Operation number:
1020847
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:
191
License effective:
February 9, 2010
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7136695287
Email:
valfaro@bakerripley.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 eight available inspections for Sharpview Head Start from October 11, 2021 through November 20, 2025.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 17, 2025 and involved child guidance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 77072

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.68

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
63%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.4

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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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the investigation, there was one teacher grabbed one student by the arm and pulled the child roughly while in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection expired on 07/21/2024.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The daycare did not have summer school this year. The daycare closed for 2 months of 06/2024 and 07/2024. Note : corrected. The director provides school schedule for 2025.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
Official code
746.301(8)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The paint of the playground equipment was coming off accessible to children.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2023
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: Background screening
Report finding
The cook who has background check pending from the different Head Start was working at the daycare today 09/14/2022. He left the daycare the same day. He will not work until his background clear and eligible. Sharpview Head Start resubmitted his background check under this location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current annual certification indicating director has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list. The last children's products certification was completed on 11/04/2020. Note: The director reviewed the cpsc.gov website and located the children's product information and filled out the form at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have up-to-date First Aid an CPR training.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver had only 13 hours of the annual 24 training hours required
Correction deadline
October 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)