Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center
A licensed child care center in Baytown, Texas 77521
317 Massey Tompkins Rd, Baytown, Texas 77521. (713) 696-3120.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 18 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 5 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 20 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
18 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
20 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 28, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device, at the report to the state on Feb 7, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling, at the report to the state on Feb 7, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Licensed Operations Required Fees, at the inspection on Sep 4, 2024
2 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
18 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
May 6, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.”
May 14, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.”
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Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee’s personnel record
“Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.”
Feb 7, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.”
Jan 17, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“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.”
Sep 4, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Licensed Operations Required Fees
“During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“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.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“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.”
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Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.”
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Documentation of Drills
“There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“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.”
May 14, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.”
May 10, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.”
Jan 29, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“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.”
4 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 14, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Based on information provided as a result of children being inappropriately touched it is determined caregivers did not provide proper supervision.”
May 19, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid training.”
Sep 8, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“Based on information obtained during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of inappropriate discipline.”
May 7, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Discipline - Individualized and Consistent for Each Child
“Based on information received during the investigation inspection, there is sufficient evidence support the allegation of the child being inappropriately disciplined.”
All 35 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Assessment | No violation found |
| May 6, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 14, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 14, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 10, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 22, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 19, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 26, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 23, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 7, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Dec 20, 2019.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten.
- Capacity: 246 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 12 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 18.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Baytown Kindercare | 4 |
| Pha Thi Nguyen | 1 |
| Anna Taylor | Not given |
| Lord and Johnson Learning Center | 8 |
| Wiz Kids Daycare & Academy Inc. | 10 |
| Bobby J Perry | 6 |
| Prosperity Learning Academy | 7 |
| Walden Oaks | 8 |
| Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center This child care provider | 18 |
| Footprints Learning Academy | 1 |
| Chasity Nicole Weatherly | Not given |
| Baytown Family Home Daycare | 5 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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