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La Porte Head Start

927 S 1st St, La Porte, TX 775714.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1999

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About La Porte Head Start

La Porte Head Start is a licensed child care center in La Porte, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 30, 1999, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

La Porte 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.
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 La Porte Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#541573
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for the operation last on expired on 8/25/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026

  2. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Two personnel records evaluated were missing current annual training information.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      “I observed sleeping mats in the pre-k room that were torn and unable to be clean thoroughly as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  4. Sep 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      “The operation has failed to submit required fees for all the pending background check fees.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

  5. Feb 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The sleeping cots in the two and three year old classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “One personnel record evaluated was missing employee photo ID and training information.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in the three-year-old classroom. Note: corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  7. Feb 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

      “The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram not posted in EHS4 Pre-K room. Note: corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “I did not observe most recent gas inspection completed for the day care. The last one was conducted on 11/10/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

  8. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024

  9. May 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “I did not observe documentation of caregiver's current CPR/FA training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2023

  10. Apr 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “I observe ceiling tiles in boys/girls restroom and 4-5yos classroom that were stained need to be replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023

  2. Mar 9, 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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Questions about La Porte Head Start

Is La Porte Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 30, 1999.

When was La Porte Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Porte Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 La Porte Head Start care for?

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

Does La Porte Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are La Porte Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Porte Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 696-3123 to ask.

What is La Porte Head Start's phone number?

(713) 696-3123.

Where is La Porte Head Start?

927 S 1st St, La Porte, TX 77571. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Express Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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