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Lamesa Head Start Program

911 NE 3RD, Lamesa, TX 79331-5600

Operation number:
34692- 1029
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dawson
Capacity:
211
License effective:
November 10, 1986
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8068726713
Email:
d.castilla@gowto.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 24 available inspections for Lamesa Head Start Program from August 26, 2021 through July 24, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 12, 2023 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

11 later inspections, from October 17, 2023 through July 24, 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
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 28 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
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: Supervision
Report finding
A child wandered away from class unsupervised for an unknown length of time.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing about the additional unfenced outside area where children play which has not been inspected prior to the children's use.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Staff did not display good judgment when the food allergy list was not checked and child had access to food child was allergic to which required medical attention.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing about the additional playground for 18-36 months old children which has not been inspected prior to children's use.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)