Early Start Education School of Conroe
A licensed child care center in Conroe, Texas 77304
6035 W Davis St, Conroe, Texas 77304. (936) 539-3550.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 7 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Montgomery County: 3
- 2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 21 inspections on record
- 3-Star 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?
7 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 232 child care providers in Montgomery County had 3.
21 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 2, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, at the report to the state on May 21, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play, at the report to the state on Sep 27, 2024
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
7 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
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 21, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation inspection it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate methods of discipline on children. It was found that a child was placed against the wall for time out and the caregiver was seen tapping another child on the arm.”
Nov 19, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“2 of 8 child files evaluated had admission forms indicating the child had been examined in the past year by a healthcare professional and that a health statement would be provided within 12 months of admission but there was not documentation in the files that the health statement had been provided within the 12 months.”
Dec 5, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver had first aid/cpr that expired at the end of November 2024. Their renewal has not been completed yet,”
Oct 8, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A blue dome on the playground was observed to be peeling in several spots, Note: Photos were taken.”
Sep 27, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“Information gathered in the investigation did not substantiate that a child had to sit out from playing outside for twenty-five minutes for talking. Information gathered in the investigation substantiated that children have had to sit out from playing outside for short periods of time for behavior that occurred inside as a consequence for behavior.”
Jan 22, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not verify through their online CCR account the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15th as required.”
Dec 14, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The required documentation to support a caregiver who transports children completed transportation safety training was not available during the inspection. *Note* The original certificate was not able to be located so the caregiver completed the training during the inspection.”
11 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 26, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“One of the vehicle’s used for transportation had an electonic safety alarm that was not working.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two nap mats children were sleeping on were observed to be ripped and torn. Note: Photos were taken. This was corrected during the inspection when they were removed from the classroom to dispose of.”
Dec 13, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Immunizations
“1 in 8 children’s records evaluated did not have a record of current immunization requirements met.”
Jul 14, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“4 of 10 children’s records evaluated were missing addresses for emergency contacts listed.”
May 24, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size
“The picnic table a child fell off of when an injury occurred was not appropriate for the child’s age.”
Mar 9, 2022: report to the state5 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information received from DFPS staff did not demonstrate competency or good judgement in response to this incident. Staff did not seek medical treatment for the child. Staff also failed to notify someone at the elementary school when the child was dropped off what transpired; this would have allowed elementary school staff to be prepared for anything the child may have needed based on what occurred.”
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the findings from a DFPS investigation there was a finding of neglectful supervision in regards to a child who was left unattended on a vehicle.”
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Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based on information obtained from DFPS staff did not account for all children when unloading the bus to ensure that the bus was empty before parking the bus.”
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AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on information obtained from DFPS a child was left unattended on a bus for several hours.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The parent was not notified immediately that the child was left on a bus unattended.”
Feb 25, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies need updated to reflect the required components of the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity section.”
All 29 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 21, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 27, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 24, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 13, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 5, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Report to the state | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Dec 15, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 91 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.
- 7 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?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 232 child care providers in Montgomery County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 7.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Early Start Education School of Conroe This child care provider | 7 |
| Saint James Episcopal Day School | 10 |
| Cindy Davis | Not given |
| The Primrose School of Conroe | 7 |
| Grandma Hands | 2 |
| Lisa Marie Hargraves | 1 |
| Promise Land Day Care Center | 5 |
| YMCA @ B. B. Rice | 4 |
| Kids R Here | 4 |
| Children’s Universe of Lake Conroe | 6 |
| Ms. Sandy’s Home Childcare | 8 |
| Dawn Cerar | Not given |
| Kids R Here Montgomery | 7 |
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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