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Alvarez Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Alvarez Head Start
Alvarez Head Start is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 9, 2021, for up to 138 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alvarez Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Alvarez Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1722748
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 18 visits
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1205(a)(4) - 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 the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that while two caregivers were present in the room, both caregivers were preoccupied serving lunch and facing away from the children. During this time, a child was injured and required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that staff did not use good judgement when a child was assigned the task of handing out hand sanitizer to the children and staff did not assist in providing immediate first aid when a child's eye came in contact with the hand sanitizer.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
746.3420(4) - Hand Sanitizer - Use by Children Supervised by Adult
“Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined that children utilized hand sanitizer without adult supervision and the hand sanitizer remained on a table and accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two out of ten staff training records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Food Allergies -Emergency Preparness -Communicable Diseases”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
- Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation did not notify parent after a child exited fenced area of operation which led child directly to the street.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Based on the information obtained during investigation, driveway area was used for daily walks and exercises. The driveway is unlicensed space and has a gate with an 8.5in gap.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Alvarez Head Start
Is Alvarez Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 9, 2021.
When was Alvarez Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alvarez Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Alvarez Head Start care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Alvarez Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Alvarez Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Alvarez Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 661-4446 to ask.
What is Alvarez Head Start's phone number?
(956) 661-4446.
Where is Alvarez Head Start?
2606 Gumwood Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Brackenridge Children's Center, 0.4 miles away.