Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Baytown / Harris / 77521
Street address: 317 Massey Tompkins Rd
Phone: (713) 696-3120
Capacity: 246
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-04:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 20, 2019
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 7, 2026.

The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated January 29, 2024 to May 6, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium, 4 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 18 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 6 Medium High, 3 Medium, 4 Medium Low).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-07.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	5
Medium High	6
Medium	3
Medium Low	4
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-05-06 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

2026-05-06 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-13

2025-05-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.

Correction date recorded: 2025-05-30

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-05-06 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-13. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.
2026-05-06 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-27.
A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.
2025-05-14 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-09.
Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.
2025-05-14 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-13.
Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.
2025-05-14 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-09.
Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.
2025-05-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-09.
Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.
2025-02-07 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.
2025-02-07 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.
2025-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-02-03.
It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.
2024-09-04 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-10-20.
The operational polices were missing promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parents' rights, where to find minimum standards online, HHSC website, and polices of administering epinephrine auto-injectors.
2024-09-04 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.
2024-09-04 · 745.509 · High
Licensed Operations Required Fees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.
2024-09-04 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
I reviewed 10 children's records, and it was observed that two children physician information was not documented on the student emergency contact information or admissions forms.
2024-09-04 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.
2024-09-04 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-09-20.
During the inspection the fire inspection on file was dated 10/28/22. The operation was able to provide a request submitted on 04/14/23 which is still out of date.
2024-05-14 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-24. Correction verified: 2024-07-08.
Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.
2024-05-10 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-06-03.
A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.
2024-01-29 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-29. Correction verified: 2024-01-29.
The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.
2023-09-14 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-12. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
Based on information provided as a result of children being inappropriately touched it is determined caregivers did not provide proper supervision.
2023-05-19 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-01. Correction verified: 2023-06-01.
A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid training.
2022-09-08 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-06. Correction verified: 2022-10-14.
Based on information obtained during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of inappropriate discipline.
2022-05-07 · 746.2803(1) · Medium High
Discipline - Individualized and Consistent for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-09. Correction verified: 2022-06-14.
Based on information received during the investigation inspection, there is sufficient evidence support the allegation of the child being inappropriately disciplined.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1333931

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.