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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.

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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.

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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