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Fort Hood Head Start

48812 Evans Dr, Fort Hood, TX 765443.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$123
year first permitted
2009

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About Fort Hood Head Start

Fort Hood Head Start is a licensed child care center in Fort Hood, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2009, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fort Hood Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $123 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.
Bell 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 Fort Hood Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#902128
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      “Cots and mats were observed without enough space to walk between. This was corrected when the caregivers moved the children to accompany the space requirements.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      “The sheltering drill/lockdown drill had not been conducted and documented. This was corrected when the drill was completed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the investigation, it was found that the center cleaned the closet twice a year. The closet is inside the classroom; children can access the door.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  6. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies were missing information regarding the following: Hours/Days/Months of Operation, Medication, Release of Children, Illness and Exclusion Criteria, Medical Emergencies, Meals Provided, and Physical Activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 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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Questions about Fort Hood Head Start

Is Fort Hood Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2009.

When was Fort Hood Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fort Hood Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Fort Hood Head Start care for?

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

Does Fort Hood Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fort Hood Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fort Hood Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 628-1935 to ask.

What is Fort Hood Head Start's phone number?

(254) 628-1935.

Where is Fort Hood Head Start?

48812 Evans Dr, Fort Hood, TX 76544. The nearest other daycare we list is Be You CDC, 0.8 miles away.

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