Uvalde C.I.S.D.
601 Dean St, Uvalde, TX
Avance Uvalde Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 142
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Avance Uvalde Head Start Center
Avance Uvalde Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Uvalde, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 10, 2012, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Avance Uvalde Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Uvalde County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$120
Toddler
Center$124
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$122
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Avance Uvalde Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 142 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1473926- 5052
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two classrooms with children under five years old were missing outlet covers that were in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers put covers on outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 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
“A caregiver responsible for the classroom during another caregiver's absence to assist a child in the restroom, the caregiver was unaware that an injury occurred. This indicates a failure to maintain proper awareness and supervision of the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was deficient in appropriate guidance and discipline after she was observed pulling a child by the arm in an attempt to stop the child from running around. It was also observed by another witness about same caregiver on a similar incident of pulling a child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- May 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two out of ten staff trainings were reviewed. One caregiver was lacking 7 hours of annual training for the 2021-2022 training year. One caregiver was missing 17 hours of annual training for the 2021-2022 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
- Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The parent handbook was lacking the indoor/outdoor activity section.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2022
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The last CCR inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The center printed the previous inspection form provided in 2021.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Avance Uvalde Head Start Center
Is Avance Uvalde Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 10, 2012.
When was Avance Uvalde Head Start Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Avance Uvalde Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Avance Uvalde Head Start Center care for?
142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Avance Uvalde Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Avance Uvalde Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Avance Uvalde Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 278-3610 to ask.
What is Avance Uvalde Head Start Center's phone number?
(830) 278-3610.
Where is Avance Uvalde Head Start Center?
215 W Nopal St, Uvalde, TX 78801. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Philip's Episcopal School, 0.2 miles away.