Channelview Head Start
Licensed child-care center in Channelview, TX 77530 · Texas operation #1507017
Record summary
4 high-risk · 4 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Oct 21, 2026.
0 of 4 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 16102 Ridlon St, Channelview, TX 77530
- Phone
- (713) 696-1852
- Website
- www.hcde-texas.org
- Ages served
- Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jun 13, 2013
- Director
- Maria Cruz
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 21, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 18, 2025: Investigation of a report
3 citations.
High risk The director must make sure employees are supervised.
State rule 746.1003(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised"
Inspector's note: During the investigation the director admitted there has been several incidents where the teacher involved in the investigation would use a loud voice and tone towards the children in class and constantly talks louder then what she should and the director didn't take action sooner to address the matter.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: During the investigation the staff involved in the investigation was seen on video pulling and yanking the victim by his arms and wrist.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"
Inspector's note: It was reported during the investigation that the employee was often loud and heard yelling around children in care.
Corrected Jan 26, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Nov 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 20, 2024: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.
State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"
Inspector's note: The last annual fire inspection by the fire marshal was conducted on 9/15/2023.
Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified by the state Dec 2, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 4 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Channelview Head Start on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1507017.
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