Compton Head Start
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77016 · Texas operation #893135
Record summary
2 high-risk · 5 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection May 26, 2026.
0 of 5 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
- 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016
- Phone
- (713) 635-4142
- Website
- www.hcde-texas.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 4, 2008
- Director
- Merevonna Ross Daniel
- Programs
- Accredited, 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
May 26, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 7, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.
State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"
Inspector's note: Two children with diagnosed food allergies are missing completed food allergy emergency plans; both plans are missing the prescribed medications.
Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026.
Feb 4, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 9, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 7, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was left without caregiver supervision for 3 minutes in a classroom.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 16, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.
State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"
Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection expired on 4/14/25.
Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state Apr 30, 2025.
Medium-low risk Each employee's personnel record must hold the original training certification card or letter.
State rule 746.1329(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record"
Inspector's note: The operation did not keep documentation for 4 employees of training received for the following topics: Food Allergies, Administering Medication and Hazardous Materials.
Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025.
Mar 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 7, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Feb 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 8, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised during a restroom break and walked into the adjoining empty classroom.
Corrected Feb 24, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. 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 5 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: Compton Head Start on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #893135.
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