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Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs

1206 N 13th St, Carrizo Springs, TX 788345.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$130
year first permitted
2015
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About Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs

Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs is a licensed child care center in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 30, 2015, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dimmit County has a median price of $130 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.
Dimmit County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Toddler

Center$124
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$122
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$112

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 Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1577882
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 23 visits
  1. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • 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.

      “During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have a current first aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

  3. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 11, 2026Visit1 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

      “A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for under one minute when both teachers and the rest of the class went outside.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

  8. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 30, 2024Visit1 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

      “A child was left unsupervised in the building for approximately 10 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

  3. Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “Two classrooms were using smart screens during naptime and they had items playing.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Based on the information gathered and interviews conducted it was determined the operation did not report a positive COVID cases to Licensing within the 48 hour reporting time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022

  9. Dec 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Thermal Scanner was placed in a classroom. The scanner was easily tipped over causing a risk to children. This was corrected at inspection when the thermal scanner was removed from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 9, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Thermal Scanner was placed in a classroom. The scanner was easily tipped over causing a risk to children. This was corrected at inspection when the thermal scanner was removed from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 18, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was left unsupervised outside for under one minute.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

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 Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs

Is Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 30, 2015.

When was Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 12 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 Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs care for?

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

Does Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 876-9293 to ask.

What is Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs' phone number?

(830) 876-9293.

Where is Kids Are First (KAF) Head Start - Carrizo Springs?

1206 N 13th St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bit of Home, 0.3 miles away.

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