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Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center

9200 Poynter St, Fort Worth, TX 76123
licensed capacity
71
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2020

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About

About Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center

Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 2020, for up to 71 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
71 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity71 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
71 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1694222
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One of the infant's feeding instructions was last updated over 30 days ago on 4/2/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  3. Jun 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Current SIDs, shaken baby syndrome, and childhood brain development trainings were missing from 4 caregiver's files who care for children 24 months or younger.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “Director was missing shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and childhood brain development training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “Director was missing the following annual trainings: emergency preparedness, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food/ allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “Documentation of the date and staff name who inspected the fire extinguisher was missing for April and May of this year. This was corrected at inspection when the director documented the dates.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “5 caregivers were missing the preventing and responding to emergencies due to food/ allergic reaction and the understanding building and physical premises safety annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

  4. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 12, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver failed to use good judgement when she laid her body on top of another child during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient when a DFPS staff member was not granted access to operation staff to conduct interviews for over one hour.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver was observed placing a blanket over a child's head during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS evaluation and found to be deficient when a caregiver was observed using her cellphone while in the classroom during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

  6. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Five of six children records reviewed did not have emergency contact address on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “One of six children records reviewed did not have a name or number of other person(s) to release the child to on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 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 Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center

Is Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 2020.

When was Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center 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 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 8 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 Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center care for?

71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 703-8266 to ask.

What is Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center's phone number?

(682) 703-8266.

Where is Early Head Start Collaboration and Family Center?

9200 Poynter St, Fort Worth, TX 76123. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #261, 0.5 miles away.

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