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Lamesa Head Start Program

911 NE 3rd, Lamesa, TX 79331
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
1986

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About Lamesa Head Start Program

Lamesa Head Start Program is a licensed child care center in Lamesa, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 10, 1986, for up to 211 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lamesa Head Start Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dawson County has a median price of $155 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.
Dawson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$155
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$132
Home daycare$122

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 Lamesa Head Start Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
211 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
1986
License number
#34692- 1029
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

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 22 visits
  1. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 12, 2023Visit1 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 approximately 28 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

  3. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 12, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation did not notify licensing about the additional unfenced outside area where children play which has not been inspected prior to the children's use.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023

    • 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 wandered away from class unsupervised for an unknown length of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2023

  6. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Staff did not display good judgment when the food allergy list was not checked and child had access to food child was allergic to which required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023

  9. Jun 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Mar 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jan 24, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Operation failed to notify licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 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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FAQ

Questions about Lamesa Head Start Program

Is Lamesa Head Start Program licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 10, 1986.

When was Lamesa Head Start Program last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lamesa Head Start Program had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 10 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Lamesa Head Start Program care for?

211, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lamesa Head Start Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lamesa Head Start Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lamesa Head Start Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 872-6713 to ask.

What is Lamesa Head Start Program's phone number?

(806) 872-6713.

Where is Lamesa Head Start Program?

911 NE 3rd, Lamesa, TX 79331.

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