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Fonwood Head Start

9709 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77078
licensed capacity
124
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2017
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About Fonwood Head Start

Fonwood Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 27, 2017, for up to 124 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fonwood Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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 Fonwood Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1633004
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The operation changed directors on 10/3/25, and needed to make notification to Child Care Regulation within 5 days of the changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check

      “An outside music vendor without an approved background check was in ratio with children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  5. Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

  6. Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation, with direct access to the children in care, without a clearance from CBCU that they were eligible to be present.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025

  7. Dec 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 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

      “During the investigation it was found that a child was left alone without any caregivers supervising them for at least 23 minutes on 11/12/2024. This was cited. Supervision was observed during the inspection to meet compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Oct 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 15, 2023Visit2 rules 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

      “There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • 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.

      “The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

  7. Sep 15, 2023Visit2 rules 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

      “There was sufficient evidence that this event occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • 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.

      “The director first aid training expired 12/13/2020 and the HISD teacher did not have first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

  8. Jan 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “There were 4 staff records that did not have a current CPR/1st training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  9. Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 20, 2021VisitNo 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 Fonwood Head Start

Is Fonwood Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 27, 2017.

When was Fonwood Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fonwood Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Fonwood Head Start care for?

124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Fonwood Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fonwood 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 Fonwood Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 556-3832 to ask.

What is Fonwood Head Start's phone number?

(713) 556-3832.

Where is Fonwood Head Start?

9709 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77078. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Legacy, 0.1 miles away.

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