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Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

317 Massey Tompkins Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
licensed capacity
246
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2019

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About

About Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center is a licensed child care center in Baytown, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 20, 2019, for up to 246 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
246 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity246 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
246 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1693253
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One out of four employee records reviewed was missing affidavits for employment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “A rip in the playground turf surfacing was not documented to be addressed for repair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  3. May 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Four staff files were reviewed. Three of four staff files did not have current CPR/1st aid training certificates available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Documentation does not reflect fire drills conducted monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      “Four staff files were reviewed and three files did not have current annual training certificates available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      “Documentation does not reflect battery operated carbon monoxide detectors being tested monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

  4. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 7, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “Based on information and documentation obtained, an infant remained in time out for over 20 minutes in a restrictive chair.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “Based on the investigation findings and documentation obtained, prohibited punishment for yelling was practiced at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  7. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “It was found that the number of employees who ceased working at the operation in 2024 was not reported through the provider portal by 1/15/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

  8. Sep 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “During the inspection there were $76 of unpaid background check fees that date back to 12/02/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “There is no documentation of any drills being conducted in 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational polices were missing promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parents' rights, where to find minimum standards online, HHSC website, and polices of administering epinephrine auto-injectors.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      “I reviewed 10 children's records, and it was observed that two children physician information was not documented on the student emergency contact information or admissions forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “During the inspection signed copies of parent receipt of operational polices and/or parent handbook were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “During the inspection the fire inspection on file was dated 10/28/22. The operation was able to provide a request submitted on 04/14/23 which is still out of date.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  10. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
  1. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “Documentation of the annual fire inspection report was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

  2. May 10, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver threatened to pop children on two different occasions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  3. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not enter the number of employees who left the operation in 2023. This task was due no later than January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

  6. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 14, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 information provided as a result of children being inappropriately touched it is determined caregivers did not provide proper supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

  9. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

  14. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Sep 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation inspection and interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of inappropriate discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

  17. Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Aug 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  19. May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. May 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  21. May 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. May 7, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(1) - Discipline - Individualized and Consistent for Each Child

      “Based on information received during the investigation inspection, there is sufficient evidence support the allegation of the child being inappropriately disciplined.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2022

  23. Oct 5, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Staff did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 8/7/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director did not have annual training hours in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling spread of communicable diseases and Building and Physical premises safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2021

  24. Oct 2, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center

Is Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 20, 2019.

When was Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center care for?

246, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 696-3120 to ask.

What is Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center's phone number?

(713) 696-3120.

Where is Baytown Early Headstart and Headstart Center?

317 Massey Tompkins Rd, Baytown, TX 77521. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Marks Stepping Stones Dayschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).