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Escandon Head Start

2901 Colbath Ave, McAllen, TX 78503
licensed capacity
109
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2021
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About Escandon Head Start

Escandon Head Start is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 19, 2021, for up to 109 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
109 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity109 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Escandon Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $133 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Escandon Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
109 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1722703
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Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 20 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. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

  7. Jan 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

      “Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

  11. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. May 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jan 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

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 Escandon Head Start

Is Escandon Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 19, 2021.

When was Escandon Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Escandon Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 20 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 Escandon Head Start care for?

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

Does Escandon Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Escandon Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Escandon Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 971-4439 to ask.

What is Escandon Head Start's phone number?

(956) 971-4439.

Where is Escandon Head Start?

2901 Colbath Ave, McAllen, TX 78503. The nearest other daycare we list is Thigpen Zavala Head Start, 0.7 miles away.

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