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Compton Head Start

9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 770163.4· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008

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About Compton Head Start

Compton Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 4, 2008, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Compton Head Start 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 Compton Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#893135
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Two children with diagnosed food allergies are missing completed food allergy emergency plans; both plans are missing the prescribed medications.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026

  3. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 7, 2026Visit1 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

      “A child was left without caregiver supervision for 3 minutes in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  6. Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation's fire inspection expired on 4/14/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 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

      “The operation did not keep documentation for 4 employees of training received for the following topics: Food Allergies, Administering Medication and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  7. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 8, 2025Visit1 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

      “A child was left unsupervised during a restroom break and walked into the adjoining empty classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The operation is not completing a monthly inspection of the wall-mounted fire extinguishers. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director performed a monthly check and annotated on the emergency practice drill log sheet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

      “1 out of 10 caregivers needs to complete pediatric CPR/ 1st Aid, not training for adults only and make the certificate available.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  3. Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules 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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

  4. Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “The director's training certificate expired in January 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2023

  6. Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jan 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 20, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Throughout the investigation and review of video it is evidence to support prohibited punishment”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

  13. Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo 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 Compton Head Start

Is Compton Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 4, 2008.

When was Compton Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Compton Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Compton Head Start care for?

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

Does Compton Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Compton Head Start'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 Compton Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 635-4142 to ask.

What is Compton Head Start's phone number?

(713) 635-4142.

Where is Compton Head Start?

9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth Development Center, 0.5 miles away.

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