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Copperas Cove Headstart Center

1008 North Dr, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
1990
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About Copperas Cove Headstart Center

Copperas Cove Headstart Center is a licensed child care center in Copperas Cove, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 27, 1990, for up to 60 children, serving infants, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Copperas Cove Headstart Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Coryell County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Coryell 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 Copperas Cove Headstart Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1990
License number
#249061
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 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 observed in the restroom area alone without adult supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

  6. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “A caregiver was observed yelling at a child, pulling on the child, and holding the child down refusing to let the child get up.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

  8. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jun 15, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the investigation it was found that the ceiling was not in good repair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

  2. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 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.

      “Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined one caregiver has not completed first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023

  5. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo 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 Copperas Cove Headstart Center

Is Copperas Cove Headstart Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 27, 1990.

When was Copperas Cove Headstart Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Copperas Cove Headstart Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 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 Copperas Cove Headstart Center care for?

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

Does Copperas Cove Headstart Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Copperas Cove Headstart 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 Copperas Cove Headstart Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 547-1771 to ask.

What is Copperas Cove Headstart Center's phone number?

(254) 547-1771.

Where is Copperas Cove Headstart Center?

1008 North Dr, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. The nearest other daycare we list is World of Wonder Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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