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Cook Head Start

6959 Cook Rd, Houston, TX 770723.7· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
254
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2002
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About Cook Head Start

Cook Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 12, 2002, for up to 254 children, serving 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
254 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:30 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 capacity254 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cook Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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.
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 Cook Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
254 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#814140
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 7 visits

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 15 visits
  1. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “Some rough edges on the playground equipment were accessible to children while outdoor activities. Pictures taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the caregivers failed to exercise good judgment. The caregivers did not follow the proper dismissal procedures and put a child on the wrong vehicle for picking up.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2022

  5. Nov 3, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021

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 Cook Head Start

Is Cook Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 12, 2002.

When was Cook Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cook Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Cook Head Start care for?

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

Does Cook Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cook Head Start'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 Cook Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 351-2794 to ask.

What is Cook Head Start's phone number?

(832) 351-2794.

Where is Cook Head Start?

6959 Cook Rd, Houston, TX 77072. The nearest other daycare we list is Sharpview Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

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