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Donna I Head Start

1402 SILVER AVE, Donna, TX 78537-3332

Operation number:
167853- 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:
100
License effective:
August 24, 2001
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9564642443
Email:
Not listed
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 14 available inspections for Donna I Head Start from November 18, 2021 through June 3, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 27, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

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
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78537

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.21
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.48

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An up todate Fire Inspection was not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is mountain climbing structure that child can also crawl under which has large washers to help hold the screws, however the washers on the end near the opening are large enough that a child's care can be caught and pulled out of the child's head. (NOTE: picture on file to show a several strands of the child's hair hanging on the washer where is was putlled)
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Official code
746.4601(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is a slide structure that is peeling paint and is exposing a rusty area. The peeling area has also created a pinching area which can also cut a child's finger as the corner is very sharp. (NOTE: picture on file to show the sharp edge)
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)