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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 1, 2026.
The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated October 25, 2023 to February 7, 2024 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
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 5 cited deficiencies for Alvarez Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-01.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
3
Medium High
1
Medium
1
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.
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came…
Hand Sanitizer - Use by Children Supervised by Adult
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.
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: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-26.
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.
Hand Sanitizer - Use by Children Supervised by Adult
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-26.
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-26.
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-26.
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-08. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-18.
Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-10-18.
Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1380023
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.