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MET Early Head Start

153 Maplewood St, Kountze, TX 776253.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2016
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About MET Early Head Start

MET Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Kountze, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 7, 2016, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. 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
54 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:00 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 capacity54 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

MET Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $135 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.
Hardin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 MET Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1595540
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 13 visits
  1. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

  3. Jan 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  4. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 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

      “This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence obtained through video and interviews supports an infant was left alone in a classroom for approximately 10 minutes. The infant was asleep in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024

  7. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo 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 MET Early Head Start

Is MET Early Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 7, 2016.

When was MET Early Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has MET Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 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 MET Early Head Start care for?

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

Does MET Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are MET Early Head Start's hours?

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

How much does MET Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 246-8401 to ask.

What is MET Early Head Start's phone number?

(409) 246-8401.

Where is MET Early Head Start?

153 Maplewood St, Kountze, TX 77625. The nearest other daycare we list is MET Head Start of Hardin County, 0.3 miles away.

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