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MET Head Start of Hardin County

1565 S Pine St, Kountze, TX 77625
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128
year first permitted
1993
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About MET Head Start of Hardin County

MET Head Start of Hardin County is a licensed child care center in Kountze, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 4, 1993, for up to 119 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 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: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

MET Head Start of Hardin County has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $128 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 Head Start of Hardin County

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
119 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1993
License number
#419435
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2

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. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 25, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

  3. Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 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

  6. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 6, 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 Head Start of Hardin County

Is MET Head Start of Hardin County licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 4, 1993.

When was MET Head Start of Hardin County last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has MET Head Start of Hardin County had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 MET Head Start of Hardin County care for?

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

Does MET Head Start of Hardin County accept child care subsidies?

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

What are MET Head Start of Hardin County'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 Head Start of Hardin County cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 599-3329 to ask.

What is MET Head Start of Hardin County's phone number?

(832) 599-3329.

Where is MET Head Start of Hardin County?

1565 S Pine St, Kountze, TX 77625. The nearest other daycare we list is MET Early Head Start, 0.3 miles away.

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