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Cameron Head Start Center

1402 Austin N, Cameron, TX 76520
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
1991

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About Cameron Head Start Center

Cameron Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Cameron, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 2, 1991, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cameron Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Milam County has a median price of $126 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.
Milam County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Cameron Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#404281
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 7 visits
  1. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not report a child with an injury that required medical attention within the 48 hour timeframe. I spoke with the director about proper ways of making reports. The child was injured on 11/5/24 and the report was not made until 11/12/2024. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024

  4. May 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Observed a volunteer at the operation without a cleared background check. I spoke to the operartion regarding having a background checks put in for anyone who will be volunteering all day in a teacher role. The volunteer was asked to leave during the inspection. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “There was expired albuterol in the operations medication box. I explained to the person in charge that they should check the medication periodically to ensure they do not have expired medication.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies were missing the following; Promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity. Criteria used to determine extreme weather.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

  5. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Observed the fire drill had not been documented for the month of August or September. This was corrected when the operation completed a fire drill and was able to exit the operation in 1 minute and 34 seconds.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Observed a water hose with a sprinkler attached to the end spread out on the playground which is a tripping hazard. This was corrected when a caregiver removed the waterhose from the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Cameron Head Start Center

Is Cameron Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 2, 1991.

When was Cameron Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cameron Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 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 Cameron Head Start Center care for?

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

Does Cameron Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cameron Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cameron Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 697-4240 to ask.

What is Cameron Head Start Center's phone number?

(254) 697-4240.

Where is Cameron Head Start Center?

1402 Austin N, Cameron, TX 76520. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Leaders Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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