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Kelso Head Start Center

5800 Southmund St, Houston, TX 77033
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2015
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About Kelso Head Start Center

Kelso Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 10, 2015, for up to 86 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 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
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 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 capacity86 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kelso Head Start Center 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 Kelso Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1548269- 4491
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 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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  1. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “One caregiver was observed in a classroom providing direct care to children with an ineligible background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the classroom and the background check submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

  3. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

  5. Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “There was a caregiver in the classroom in direct care of children without an active background check. There was a teacher in direct care of the children on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023

  6. Sep 15, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there was sufficient evidence to determine the operational policies does not have written criteria for extreme weather conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

  7. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 4, 2022InspectionNo 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 Kelso Head Start Center

Is Kelso Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 10, 2015.

When was Kelso Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kelso Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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 Kelso Head Start Center care for?

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

Does Kelso Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kelso Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kelso Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 845-7451 to ask.

What is Kelso Head Start Center's phone number?

(713) 845-7451.

Where is Kelso Head Start Center?

5800 Southmund St, Houston, TX 77033. The nearest other daycare we list is Kandy Stripe Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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