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Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 11, 2026.
The same records list 4 cited deficiencies dated October 12, 2023 to February 17, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 3 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 4 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 4 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for Mercedes Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 3 Medium High).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-11.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-02-17 · 746.4103(b) · Medium High
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Based on the information gathered, two staff members failed to follow program policies and procedures to release children when releasing a child to an unauthorized individual.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-18
2023-10-24 · 746.2607(1) · Medium High
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.
Correction date recorded: 2023-11-06
2023-10-12 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Facility did not use good judgement when allowing 63 children and 8 staff members to be outside using one playground structure.
Correction date recorded: 2023-10-19
2026-02-17 · 746.4103(b) · Medium High
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-18. Correction verified: 2026-04-10.
Based on the information gathered, two staff members failed to follow program policies and procedures to release children when releasing a child to an unauthorized individual.
2023-10-24 · 746.2607(1) · Medium High
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-06. Correction verified: 2023-11-06.
Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.
2023-10-12 · 746.2607(1) · Medium High
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-24.
Observed that pre-kindergarten children are not engaged in outdoor play for 90 minutes a day as weather permit.
2023-10-12 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: 2023-10-24.
Facility did not use good judgement when allowing 63 children and 8 staff members to be outside using one playground structure.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1304660
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.