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Bowie Head Start

309 W Lincoln Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
licensed capacity
17
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143
year first permitted
2019
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About Bowie Head Start

Bowie Head Start is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2019, for up to 17 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
17 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity17 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bowie Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $143 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.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

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 Bowie Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
17 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1678556- 4070
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One caregivers were missing training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). Tow caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

  2. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “There was no updated certification for Children's Products, it was last updated on 8/5/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

  5. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 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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FAQ

Questions about Bowie Head Start

Is Bowie Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2019.

When was Bowie Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bowie Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Bowie Head Start care for?

17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bowie Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bowie Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bowie Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 357-1526 to ask.

What is Bowie Head Start's phone number?

(956) 357-1526.

Where is Bowie Head Start?

309 W Lincoln Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bloomers, 0.3 miles away.

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