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Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated November 19, 2025.
The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated October 21, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 2 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 3 cited deficiencies for Portland Headstart Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 2 Medium).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2025-11-19.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 0 |
| Medium | 2 |
| 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.
2025-10-21 · 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
A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-21
2025-10-21 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-21
2025-10-21 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-21
2025-10-21 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-19.
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
2025-10-21 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-19.
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
2025-10-21 · 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: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-19.
A child was found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
2022-11-17 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
2022-11-17 · 746.1011 · Medium High
Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
2021-12-14 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-17.
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
2021-12-14 · 746.1011 · Medium High
Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-03. Correction verified: 2022-01-05.
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
2021-12-14 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-03. Correction verified: 2022-01-05.
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
2021-11-29 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
2021-11-29 · 746.1011 · Medium High
Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
2021-11-29 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
2021-11-29 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
2021-11-29 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=286635
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.