Education Connection Preschool and Child Care Solutions
306 College Ave, Florence, TX
Florence Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $189
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Florence Head Start
Florence Head Start is a licensed child care center in Florence, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 27, 1999, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Florence Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $189 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.
Infant
Center$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Florence Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #545407- 1407
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“There were two caregivers that have been employeed over 90 days and does not have CPR and first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A infant was sitting in a small highchair that was placed on the floor. The highchair was missing the straps for the infant to be secured in the seat. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the seat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Observed an infant with two bracelets on each wrist. I explained to the caregivers that bracelets are chocking hazards for infants. The bracelets were removed from the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies were missing the parents rights section. I spoke with the director regarding how to add this policy and to have the parents resign the new policy.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
“Observed a climbing equipment with slides that did not have 6 feet of use zone from the bottom of the slide to the building and from the stairs to the fence. I spoke to the director about this.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Observed the operation to have a new toddler playground. The operation failed to communicate with licensing to let them know of the addition of space. I spoke to the director about notifications and measured the new space.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Observed no fire drills being completed in September or October 2022. This was corrected when a fire drill was completed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed a metal vent that is broken and has sharp metal sticking out which could cause a child to be scratched or cut by the metal.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children product safety report had not been completd since 2019. This was corrected when another was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Florence Head Start
Is Florence Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 27, 1999.
When was Florence Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Florence Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Florence Head Start care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Florence Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Florence Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Florence Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 793-9495 to ask.
What is Florence Head Start's phone number?
(254) 793-9495.
Where is Florence Head Start?
306 College Ave, Florence, TX 76527. The nearest other daycare we list is Education Connection Preschool and Child Care Solutions, under 0.1 miles away.