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Jensen Drive Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 211
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About Jensen Drive Head Start
Jensen Drive Head Start is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 2008, for up to 211 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 211 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 211 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jensen Drive Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Jensen Drive Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 211 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #879173- 5211
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 15 visits
- Apr 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“Documentation of the testing of the carbon monoxide detector is not completed. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director tested the equipment.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant classroom is not updating the infant feeding instructions every 30 days as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“A caregiver used force and covered the child in effort to make a child nap.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“The operations written operational policies did not address the following required topics: Hours, days, and months of operation Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity Emergency Preparedness Plan”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
Feb 6, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information gathered a teacher yelled at children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information gathered a teacher hit a child on top of the head and did not demonstrate good judgement.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
- Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Oct 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“The operation did not record the amount of medication given to a child on the dates the medication was administered from October 4, 2023-October 11,2023.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“Original certificate is required for 7 out of 10 staff files for training in annual topics of Emergency Preparedness and in Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The center's emergency preparedness plan does not include instructions for how children under 24 months will be evacuated to the relocation site in an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Medication for 1 child no longer enrolled needed to be returned to parents, medication for 1 child that no longer requires the medication needed to return to parent and medication for 1 child is expired needed to return to parent. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medications from the storage bin.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Jensen Drive Head Start
Is Jensen Drive Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 2008.
When was Jensen Drive Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jensen Drive Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 9 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 Jensen Drive Head Start care for?
211, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Jensen Drive Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Jensen Drive Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jensen Drive Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 742-8952 to ask.
What is Jensen Drive Head Start's phone number?
(713) 742-8952.
Where is Jensen Drive Head Start?
2702 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, TX 77093.